Perceptions of Ethical Misconduct Scale – PEMS

Q: How many questions does the Perceptions of Ethical Misconduct Scale – PEMS have?

The Perceptions of Ethical Misconduct Scale – PEMS contains 16 items and takes approximately 4 minutes to complete.

Q: How is the Perceptions of Ethical Misconduct Scale – PEMS scored?

Scores range from 1 to 7. Interpretation levels: Perceived as Unethical (1-3), Neutral (4-4), Perceived as Ethical (5-7).

Q: Is the Perceptions of Ethical Misconduct Scale – PEMS free?

Yes, this assessment is completely free. You will receive your results immediately after completion, with an optional AI-powered personalized interpretation.

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Scale Development & Technical Details

Scale Overview

The Perceptions of Ethical Misconduct Scale – PEMS was developed by Andrea C. Mendez-Meggison, Alexander T. Jackson, & Michael B. Hein (2025). It is designed to measure Perceptions of Ethical Misconduct. The scale is intended for use with Adults / Employees.

Scale Structure

This instrument consists of 16 items.

Response Format

Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.

Response anchors: 1 = Very unethical, 2 = Moderately unethical, 3 = Slightly unethical, 4 = Neither ethical nor unethical, 5 = Slightly ethical, 6 = Moderately ethical, 7 = Very ethical.

Scoring

Item scores are averaged to produce a mean score.

Total scores range from 1 to 7. Interpretation guidelines:

Perceived as Unethical: 1 – 3
Neutral: 4 – 4
Perceived as Ethical: 5 – 7

Psychometric Properties

Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Cronbach's alpha .63-.97.

Administration

The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.