Journal article

Factors influencing audiologists' perception of moral climate in the workplace

Andrea Simpson, Kendall Phillips, Danny Wong, Sandy Clarke, Michelle Thornton

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AUDIOLOGY | TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD | Published : 2018

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to assess audiologists' perceptions of ethics and moral climate in the workplace. DESIGN: The Ethics Environmental Questionnaire (EEQ) was sent out to all audiologists registered with the professional body Audiology Australia. Participants were also invited to undertake a semi-structured interview. STUDY SAMPLE: A total of 301 audiologists completed the questionnaire. Eight of these participants also agreed to complete the interview. RESULTS: The overall mean on the EEQ was approximately equivalent to that of a positive ethical environment, with the exception of those working in adult rehabilitation settings who scored significantly poorer. Scores wer..

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