Sunita Sah

AOM Perspectives

The Professionalism Paradox: A Sense of Professionalism Increases Vulnerability to Conflicts of Interest

Professionalism is often viewed, in the management literature and in practice, as a desirable sought-after trait in employees and managers. This belief, however, does not consider a potential dark side of professionalism. A high self-concept of professionalism often coexists with a shallow notion of the concept and can paradoxically lead to detrimental outcomes, such as

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