Characteristics of Temperament and Ego Development As Revealed in Responses to Ethical Issues in Business

Perceived similarities between Keirsey\u27s Temperament Theory and Loevinger\u27s Ego Development Stages sparked an interest in the exploration of how temperament and ego development characteristics might be manifested in employee perception of ethical business issues. The study involved analysis of case study responses from 25 participants from two organizations. Data was examined in responses from those in leadership positions and those not; by ego development level; and by temperament. Predictions about the appearance of temperament and ego development characteristics were largely confirmed and a model for prediction of employee responses to ethical business issues based on temperament was developed based on study results