In national surveys, most business executives say they are more ethical than their average counterpart. This best illustrates

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This phenomenon is an example of self-serving bias, which is the tendency to perceive oneself as more favorable and deserving of positive outcomes than others. The executives are likely biased in their own favor when evaluating their ethical behavior, which leads them to overestimate their ethicality compared to others.

In National Surveys, Most Business Executives Say They Are More