The mediating role of competitive orientation in determining self-construal in unethical decision-making

Purpose The ethics literature has focused on the influence of self-construal dimensions unethical decision-making. However, is unclear about why these (Independent-self, Relational-self, Collective-self) impact differently Based theory cooperation and competition, this study empirically examines mediating role competitive orientation addresses theoretically unexplained question Design/methodology/approach deductive approach, a quantitative research was conducted Sri Lankan banking industry because there have been many instances behavior reported in sector lately. Data were collected from 305 bank branch managers using structured survey questionnaire. Findings findings revealed that mediates explained one reason independent-self, relational-self collective-self Originality/value This paper unanswered relate to decision-making differently.