Abstract

The influence of academic integrity issues are compared between French and American students. In this comparative study, student attitudes toward ethical business behaviors and academic issues such as the likelihood of academic dishonesty detection, the perceived effects of academic cheating, the presence of a student honor code, peer norms and past behavior are examined. Results indicate that American students’ past dishonest behaviors influence their acceptance of business behaviors. French students, however, are more likely to be influenced by peer norms. Implications for the academic environment are reviewed.