Moral disengagement — PMD-8

Eight statements about justifications that can make harmful or dishonest conduct seem acceptable.

What this questionnaire explores

Eight statements about justifications that can make harmful or dishonest conduct seem acceptable.

How scoring works

Rate all eight items from 1 to 7. Average the responses without reversing any items. The mean ranges from 1 to 7; there are no diagnostic cutoffs.

Method and sources

The original publication and supporting material document the questionnaire and its scoring.

Original publication
Why Employees Do Bad Things: Moral Disengagement and Unethical Organizational Behavior
Celia Moore, James R. Detert, Linda Klebe Treviño, Vicki L. Baker, David M. Mayer
2012
Official page
Propensity to Morally Disengage Scale — Appendix A, eight bold items
Celia Moore, James R. Detert, Linda Klebe Treviño, Vicki L. Baker, David M. Mayer
2012

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Does this score define what kind of person I am?

The statements describe beliefs being studied, not advice or facts about victims. Agreement does not prove misconduct, and disagreement does not guarantee ethical behavior. No diagnostic or moral classification is assigned.