| Description |
A questionnaire study involving white collar workers (n=48) investigated the effects of the threat of retaliation, seriousness of malpractice and occupational status of the observer on the likelihood and method of whistle‐blowing chosen. In line with previous whistle‐blowing and bystander intervention research, the likelihood of whistle‐blowing was greater for serious malpractices and where threatened retaliation was low. The effect of retaliation was only significant for serious white collar malpractices and in every situation internal whistle‐blowing was more likely than external. The general likelihood of whistle‐blowing was positively correlated with the perception that reporting the malpractice would result in change. (Abstract from Source) |