Abstract
Grounding upon relevant theories and insights (i.e., self-completion, self-consistency, moral licensing, and moral cleansing), we propose and test a broader framework that can explain the effects of UPB, together with its underlying processes and contextual factors. Precisely, we suggest a dual-path mechanism (state of self-esteem vs. state of guilt) of UPB consequences. We argue that UPB can have both desirable (volunteering and prosocial behavior) and undesirable (subsequent UPB and instigated incivility) consequences due to its mixed features (pro-organizational but unethical). We also examine the conditional roles of potential variables within an organization (corporate social responsibility [CSR]) and an individual (moral identity) that can influence the consequences of UPB. The results from two studies with distinct designs (Study 1 – experiment-based, and Study 2 – multi-wave survey-based) suggest empirical evidence for the proposed model. The implications and limitations are discussed, and future research considerations are identified. Keywords: unethical pro-organizational behavior (UPB); state of self-esteem; state of guilt; volunteering; instigated incivility; corporate social responsibility (CSR)
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