Trevino Social Learning Theory

Subsequently, social learning theory entails that leaders can be regarded by their followers as ethical when they are attractive and credible role models. Hence, Trevino (1986), point out that moral development theory supports social learning theory and it advocates that people are likely to look outside themselves to others for ethical guidance. Similarly Kohlberg, (1969); and Trevino (1986), assert that most individuals seek ethical guidance from other people other than themselves. Brown et al. (2005), further supports social learning since it explains the experiences and consequences of ethical leadership. In addition, social learning theory provides knowledge on how personal characteristics of some leader and situational influences relate