“…Research points to an ethical work climate as an important component of an organization's ethical culture, influencing ethical decision-making and behavior (Martin & Cullen, 2006;Trevino, Butterfield, & McCabe, 1998;Victor & Cullen, 1988). Employees who perceived they worked for an organization with an ethical climate were less likely to have turnover intentions (DeConinck, 2011;Jaramillo, Mulki, & Solomon, 2006;Mulki, Jaramillo, & Locander, 2006;Pettijohn, Pettijohn, & Taylor, 2008). Other potential benefits for organizations perceived as ethical included having to devote fewer resources to advertising and publicity to ameliorate negative press, providing a foundation for customer trust, and supporting positive ethical behavior by employees (Burton & Welty Peachey, 2014;Pettijohn et al, 2008).…”