Mediating role of ethical intention between social norms, code of ethics and ethical decision-making

Key Points

• This research aims to clarify the relationship between social norms, codes of ethics, and ethical decision-making through the lens of ethical intention.
• Analyzed the connection between ethical intention and ethical decision-making.
• Examined the influence of social norms on ethical intentions.
• Considered how codes of ethics mediate ethical decision processes.
• Ethical intention significantly mediates the impact of social norms on decision-making.
• A strong code of ethics enhances ethical intentions among individuals.
• Social norms influence ethical decision-making through ethical intention.