This study finds that emotional exhaustion can deplete someone's resources to make ethical decisions. This reduction in self-regulation increases the likelihood that employees will engage in unethical behaviour that is either self-serving, or that benefits the organisation they work for.
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Prior to joining the CIPD Lizzie led The Work Foundation's research and policy development on the youth labour market – and has published a number of influential reports on youth unemployment. She has regularly appeared on national and regional TV and radio, including BBC Breakfast, BBC the One Show, the Today Programme and Channel 4 news. Lizzie graduated in Sociology and has a master's degree in Social Science Research Methods, both from the University of Glasgow.
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