Abstract
The focus of this research was on measuring the interrelationship of types of ethical decision making (i.e., Egoism, Benevolence, and Principle) and the leadership style of general managers in the lodging industry. In addition, the level of analysis on which ethical decisions are based were reported by lodging managers. In agreement with Victor and Cullen (1987, 1988), ethical work climates are multidimensional and multidetermined. The results of this study indicated that (1) Benevolence is the primary dimension of ethical climate present in the lodging organization as perceived by lodging managers, (2) the local level of analysis (e.g., immediate workplace norms and values) is the primary determinant of ethical decisions in the organization, and (3) the primary leadership style is the high-task and high-relationship orientation.