Factors Influencing Information Technology Ethics

Introduction: Since ethics in information technology is important and essential, the purpose of this study was to examine the factors influencing information technology ethics. Material and Methods: The present study employed a descriptive-correlational research design. The statistical population consisted of the employees of the Libyan National Oil Company, among whom 201 individuals were selected as the statistical sample. The data collection tool was a questionnaire. Structural equation modeling was used to analyze the data and test the hypotheses. Results: The results of the study confirmed all the research hypotheses. Accordingly, it was found that cultural values have a direct effect on information technology ethics. Moreover, cultural values also have an indirect effect on information technology ethics through organizational citizenship behavior, job satisfaction, and turnover intention. Conclusion: Undoubtedly, ethics in information technology is a function of the social and cultural values of a society, and these values influence the domain of information technology ethics in various ways.