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social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > loyalty
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social science subjects > business and management > business ethics > theories of ethics > loyalty

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loyalty  

Definition

  • Loyalty is often associated with passivity, acceptance, and lack of reflection. The term conveys an image of people who are unwilling to challenge authority and will not get out when the going gets tough. [Source: Encyclopedia of Power; Loyalty]

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