An Examination of Variables Influencing Undergraduate Hospitality Management Majors' Moral Reasoning
Date of Award
Fall 12-1-2007
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Curriculum, Instruction, and Media Technology
First Advisor
Susan M. Powers
Second Advisor
Susan Kiger
Third Advisor
William Wilhelm
Abstract
Identifying factors that facilitate moral reasoning among hospitality management majors are important since it provides insight into their capacity for ethical decision making. This study examines if the variables of age, education level, gender, ethics coursework, or supervisory experience influence hospitality majors' moral reasoning. Participants (n=449) included students taking required hospitality management courses from five Midwestern universities in the United States. The Defining Issues Test II (DIT2) instrument and a demographic supplement were used to collect data. Results showed that there was no correlation between age and moral reasoning; the level of education did not influence moral reasoning; moral reasoning scores of men and women were equal; and, supervisory experience did not affect moral reasoning. Future research considerations are discussed.
Recommended Citation
Brooks, Tamantha L., "An Examination of Variables Influencing Undergraduate Hospitality Management Majors' Moral Reasoning" (2007). All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 3254.
https://scholars.indianastate.edu/etds/3254
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