The purpose of this proposal is to investigate the perception among subordinates that there are perceived ethical differences among leaders in military and corporate cultures and that their ethical conduct is perceived to negatively influence productivity among subordinates in both corporate and military cultures. The proposal highlights examples of ethical flaws in both military and corporate cultures and contrasts the organizational climates of either culture.  This proposal focuses on studying differences between perceptions of ethical leadership in both military and corporate cultures using the ethical leadership scale. The quantitative research design for this study will employ hard-copy and web-based questionnaire methodology for data collection.  The dual method of data collection is preferred to facilitate a quicker turn around time for a cross-section (cross-sectional survey method) of the population, sampling a representative population of military culture from both active and retired Navy-Marine Corps personnel, and for the corporate culture, current or former contract personnel from firms doing business with the department of defense.  The data collected will be analyzed using a Mann-Whitney U Test to determine the difference between ethical perceptions of leaders in military and civilian cultures. Bivariate analyses of relationships between follower perceptions of unethical conduct and perceived reduced productivity among subordinates by type of organizational culture (military or civilian) will also be employed.  Results of the study will address areas where future research should focus to enhance ethical training of leaders in both cultures and actions to prevent unethical behavior among leaders.