Researchers believed that culture and the individual's behavior within that culture are the primary factor affecting the ethical work climate of the organization (Victor, Bart, and Cullen, 1987) . Researchers also believe that decisions are more ethical in such organizations when it comes to moral development (Fritzsche 2000; Sims and Keon 1999). Issues of social responsibility will no doubt continue to be vigorously debated, and with mixed feelings. In 1975, the Wall Street Journal claimed that morbidity had overtaken the concept of social responsibility. Evidence cited included the cancellation of a national seminar on the subject due to lack of participants and the removal of the Business and Society Newsletter. The editorial expressed doubts about the impact of the idea of ​​corporate social responsibility on the business world (Wall Street Journal, 1975). A wave of protest followed. In arguing otherwise, rebuttals emphasized the need to judge companies on their actions and not on the amount of media references or meeting attendance. All organizations pose ethical problems for managers. All decisions have ethical aspects. However, research on ethical issues has been largely limited to business organizations, arguably because they are numerous, powerful, close to money and its potential evils, and strongly linked to other institutions in society. Serious studies of ethics and the ethical attitudes of business people reveal much uncertainty about what constitutes ethical behavior, and even about the importance of ethics. Ethical behavior does not consist of clear choices between right and wrong. Managers integrate ethical implications into decisions as well as other criteria only if they...... middle of paper ...... partially satisfactory. Regarding the dilemma of illegal bribes, for example, one survey showed that about seventy-five percent of respondents believe that bribes and kickbacks are not a problem in their sector. Fifty-two percent said U.S. companies should adhere to U.S. standards in conducting business abroad, while forty-eight percent said foreign countries' business modes and standards should be followed (Unusual Foreign Payments: A Survey of the Political and Products of US Companies). abroad, 1976). Despite the complexities, organizations - especially large and powerful corporations - are increasing their efforts to include combinations of the following:1. Establish policies and guidelines for ethical behavior2. Integrate ethics and values ​​into educational processes3. Develop codes of conduct; and4. Using advisors on ethical and moral issues