scholarly journals The Costs and Labour of Whistleblowing: Bodily Vulnerability and Post-disclosure Survival

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kate Kenny ◽  
Marianna Fotaki
Keyword(s):  
Feminist Theory ◽  
Health Expenditure ◽  
Responsibility To Protect ◽  
Theoretical Understanding ◽  
Ethical Duty ◽  
Speaking Out ◽  
Financial Costs ◽  
To Come ◽  
Speak Up ◽  
Practical Implications

AbstractWhistleblowers are a vital means of protecting society because they provide information about serious wrongdoing. And yet, people who speak up can suffer. Even so, debates on whistleblowing focus on compelling employees to come forward, often overlooking the risk involved. Theoretical understanding of whistleblowers’ post-disclosure experience is weak because tangible and material impacts are poorly understood due partly to a lack of empirical detail on the financial costs of speaking out. To address this, we present findings from a novel empirical study surveying whistleblowers. We demonstrate how whistleblowers who leave their role as a result of speaking out can lose both the financial and temporal resources necessary to redevelop their livelihoods post-disclosure. We also show how associated costs involving significant legal and health expenditure can rise. Based on these insights, our first contribution is to present a new conceptual framing of post-disclosure experiences, drawing on feminist theory, that emphasizes the bodily vulnerability of whistleblowers and their families. Our second contribution repositions whistleblowing as a form of labour defending against precarity, which involves new expenses, takes significant time, and often must be carried out with depleted income. Bringing forth the intersubjective aspect of the whistleblowing experience, our study shows how both the post-disclosure survival of whistleblowers, and their capacity to speak, depend on institutional supports or, in their absence, on personal networks. By reconceptualizing post-disclosure experiences in this way—as material, embodied and intersubjective—practical implications for whistleblower advocacy and policy emerge, alongside contributions to theoretical debates. Reversing typical formulations in business ethics, we turn extant debates on the ethical duty of employees to speak up against wrongdoing on their heads. We argue instead for a responsibility to protect whistleblowers exposed to vulnerability, a duty owed by those upon whose behalf they speak.

scholarly journals Galona’s review of victim labelling theory: A rejoinder

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 125-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan van Dijk
Keyword(s):  
Crime Victims ◽  
Western World ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Ordinary People ◽  
Imitation Of Christ ◽  
The Reformation ◽  
Victims Of Crime ◽  
Labelling Theory ◽  
Speak Up ◽  
Practical Implications

In this article the author responds to a review by Galona (2018) of the historical-theological parts of victim labelling theory as elaborated previously in this journal and elsewhere (van Dijk, 2009). According to Galona, the term ‘victima/victim’ as a special name for Jesus Christ was not coined by Reformation theologians like Calvin, as asserted by van Dijk, but was for example already widely used by Roman poets. It also appeared in pre-Reformation theological writings for centuries. In his rejoinder, the author explains that Roman poets indeed sometimes used the term ‘victima’ for human beings but did so in a purely metaphorical sense. He agrees with Galona that the use of this label in its figural sense denoting Christ’s deep and innocent suffering emerged in theological writings pre-dating the Reformation. However, the label only ‘went viral’ around the time of the Reformation and has, from that time onwards, been the universal colloquial term for ordinary people victimised by crime across the Western world. In the second part of the article, the author elaborates on the theoretical and practical implications of the Christian roots of the ‘victima’ label. For centuries, victims of crime were expected to undergo their suffering meekly, in imitation of Christ. Ongoing secularisation has emancipated crime victims from the restraining ‘victima’ label, allowing them to freely speak up for themselves. Recent victim-friendly reforms of criminal justice have been driven by the need to find a new, victim-centred legitimacy in an increasingly secularised world.

scholarly journals Introduction

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Jonathan Pugh
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Analysis ◽  
Biomedical Ethics ◽  
Standard Account ◽  
Theoretical Understanding ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
To Come ◽  
The Relationship

The introduction outlines the motivation for investigating the relationship between autonomy and rationality in contemporary bioethics, and maps the contours of a pre-theoretical understanding of autonomy, in preparation for the theoretical analysis to come. Having noted some apparent ambiguities and tensions within the widely accepted assumption that there is a close relationship between autonomy and rationality, the author briefly distinguishes procedural and substantive accounts of autonomy, and identifies Beauchamp and Childress’ pioneering work in the principles of biomedical ethics as providing the standard account of autonomy in bioethics. He outlines some objections to the standard account, and goes on to outline a framework that is used in the rest of the book for developing a rationalist account of autonomy that aims to avoid these objections.

Model behavior

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 4-6
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Strategic Plan ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
To Come ◽  
The Right ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings One of the essential aspects of strategy that many executives struggle to come to terms with is the ethereal nature of it as a pursuit. Unlike logistics or finance, it has a wispy, intangible nature that refuses to be nailed down for a minute. Just as one executive thinks they have the right strategic plan, then the market will change, the environment will change, or any of the thousands of things that the strategy depended on will shift, leaving the firm high and dry, still looking for that killer app that will lead to competitive advantage. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Developing a hard skin

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
pp. 16-18
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Cutting Edge ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Important Stage ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Soccer Team ◽  
To Come ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose of this paper This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings An English soccer team manager – known for his colorful language and slightly off-kilter views – once described his team as having great “bouncebackability”. He was describing how, at an important stage of the season, they were able to come back from a defeat to win games. This word is now included in several dictionaries, but at the time it was a completely new word. It was effective because it was instantly understandable and therefore had meaning, even though nobody had heard it before. Practical implications Provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations. What is original/value of paper? The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

scholarly journals In memoriam: Professor David J. Campbell, 1963-2017

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 520-524
Author(s):  
Richard Slack
Keyword(s):  
Collaborative Research ◽  
Environmental Accounting ◽  
Accounting Education ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Corporate Accountability ◽  
Accounting Disclosure ◽  
Content Type ◽  
To Come ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This tribute is in memory of Professor David Campbell, who sadly died in June 2017. David was an influential and inspirational global researcher in accounting. This tribute summarises his significant contribution to the discipline as well as providing insights into his career at Northumbria and Newcastle Universities. Design/methodology/approach The tribute provides a review of David’s research and his key publications in accounting. Specifically, his invaluable contribution to social and environmental accounting disclosure and related corporate accountability is highlighted. Findings David was a hugely popular personality in the accounting research discipline and he will be missed by colleagues and friends across the world. His insightful research, thinking and engaging personality led to enduring friendships and significant collaborative research publications. David was a great supporter of international conferences at which he actively encouraged and nurtured research by others around him. Research limitations/implications David leaves a legacy of influential publications in accounting that have shaped the discipline and have helped develop solid foundations for rigorous future research in the area. Practical implications David’s research had significant practical implications with regard to the usefulness of voluntary accounting disclosure narrative to stakeholders. As well as highlighting the policy implications in relation to corporate disclosure, his work contributed to the debate concerning the accountability and ethics of organisations. Beyond research, David was also influential in professional accounting education as ACCA chief examiner for “Governance, Risk and Ethics”, embedding these issues into the curriculum. Social implications The tribute highlights David’s global collaborative research friendships and their fruitful publications. He will be a huge loss to those people and others who knew him closely, as well as to the accounting community in general. Originality/value David enhanced the discipline as we know it and through his work will continue to shape the discipline in years to come. David had a love for research and for others whom he knew through it.

Pre-purchase information search: too many sources to choose

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 193-211 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia Liebesny Broilo ◽  
Lélis Balestrin Espartel ◽  
Kenny Basso
Keyword(s):  
Information Search ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Theoretical Understanding ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Consumer Confusion ◽  
Many Sources ◽  
Aid Decision ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose Because of the increasing volume of information spread in physical and online environments, a consumer intending to purchase a product or service must choose not only what to buy but also which sources to consult when searching for information that may aid decision-making. This study aims to understand how consumers choose their sources of information in pre-purchase external searches, given the information overproduction scenario. Design/methodology/approach Using a qualitative approach, data collected through interviews with consumers were analyzed under the technique of content analysis, and the results were synthesized into a framework. Findings Consumers tend to consider few sources of information, based on a previously built perception of which sources are more or less appropriate for consultation. Choice tends to be based on pre-established evaluation criteria involving the use of heuristics in the form of socialized images regarding those sources. Research limitations/implications Despite the study’s exploratory nature, the proposed framework sheds light into how consumers respond to information overproduction when choosing their sources, providing interesting venues for future investigations. Practical implications The study identified the possible occurrence of consumer confusion associated with information sources, extending the theoretical understanding of such a concept. Moreover, it revealed the need for managers to consider specific aspects related to the sources to be included in marketing communications. Originality/value This is the first study to address choice of information sources associated with consumer confusion focusing the offline/online scenario.

How a customer participates matters: “I am producing” versus “I am designing”

2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (6/7) ◽  
pp. 498-510 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beibei Dong
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Customer Participation ◽  
Theoretical Understanding ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Customer Expectations ◽  
Customer Expectation ◽  
Main Effect ◽  
New Perspective ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Share Information

Purpose – This paper aims to conceptually and empirically differentiate between two types of customer participation (CP): CP as “producers” (CPP), when customers primarily contribute physical labor to produce a service (e.g. assembling a frame), and CP as “designers” (CPD), when customers primarily share information to design a service (e.g. designing a frame). The study examines whether CPD and CPP influence customers’ perceptions of value creation and choice of participation differently. Furthermore, it investigates the moderating effect of customer expectation on the effect of CPD/CPP on customers’ participation responses. Design/methodology/approach – This study uses two scenario-based experiments. Study 1 examines the main effect of CPP and CPD on perceived value of participation and participation choice, and Study 2 investigates the moderator of customer expectation. Findings – Study 1 indicates that CPD creates greater value and is a more preferred participation choice than CPP. Study 2 further suggests that the differential advantage of CPD over CPP becomes weakened with a CPP expectation and amplified with a CPD expectation. Research limitations/implications – This research helps reconcile current mixed empirical findings in the literature and opens up a new stream to enrich the theoretical understanding of CP. Its use of consumer psychology theories also adds a consumer psychological perspective to CP research. Practical implications – This research demonstrates that not all CPs are equal, offers guidelines to design and manage CP and suggests managing customer expectations so as to enhance the appeal of CPP in light of its productivity implications. Originality/value – This study represents a pioneering work to empirically differentiate two types of CP and offers a new perspective for understanding the complexity of CP.

The bank that likes to say yes to expansion

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 12-15
Author(s):  
Alok Kumar Goel ◽  
Geeta Rana
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Behavior ◽  
Industrial Relations ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Hr Management ◽  
To Come ◽  
Indian Banks ◽  
Hr Managers ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify the steps taken by human resource (HR) managers at India’s Yes Bank to enhance employee retention and to create an environment conducive to growth. Design/methodology/approach – Information gathered from semi-structured interviews has been presented. Findings – This paper reveals how Yes Bank has transformed its working environment through innovative HR practices. Practical implications – The approach adopted by an emerging Indian bank to address various HR issues has been detailed, and it is shown how the bank responded to changes and challenges in the internal and external environments. Social implications – This paper explains that Indian banks are about to come under increasing competitive pressure, as limits on foreign direct investment are relaxed. Originality/value – This paper provides plenty to interest practicing managers, researchers and students in HR management, organizational behavior and industrial relations.

Understanding B2B customer loyalty in the mobile telecommunication industry: a look at dedication and constraint

2015 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shuiqing Yang
Keyword(s):  
Customer Loyalty ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Telecommunication Industry ◽  
Mobile Telecommunication ◽  
Theoretical Understanding ◽  
Dual Nature ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Constraint Factors ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – This paper attempts to investigate the simultaneous effects of dedication and constraint factors on business-to-business (B2B) customer loyalty in the context of transforming the mobile telecommunication industry. Maintaining a successful inter-organizational relationship with the key players becomes increasingly critical to the performance and competitiveness of the mobile network operator (MNO) in the mobile telecommunication industry. Design/methodology/approach – A dual customer loyalty model which reflected both dedication-based and constraint-based mechanisms is developed and empirically tested against data collected from 129 content providers (CPs) which currently have business relationships with China Mobile. Findings – The structural equation modeling partial least squares analysis indicates that dedication-based (e.g. customer satisfaction, trust in MNO and MNO’s relationship-specific investments) and constraint-based (e.g. switching costs, dependence on MNO and CP’s asset specificity) mechanisms simultaneously, yet differentially, influence CP’s loyalty toward the MNO. Practical implications – To obtain CP’s loyalty, MNOs should consider both the dedication and constraint factors. In particular, they need to focus more on the constraint-based mechanism, as it exerts stronger influences on CP’s loyalty than the dedication-based mechanism. Originality/value – This research advances our theoretical understanding of the dual nature of customer loyalty behavior in the B2B context and offers practical implications for MNOs to leverage these two contrasting causal drivers.

Is it personal? Teacher’s personality and the principal’s role in professional learning communities

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 222-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pascale Benoliel ◽  
Chen Schechter
Keyword(s):  
Professional Learning Communities ◽  
Learning Communities ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Potential Contribution ◽  
Theoretical Understanding ◽  
Principal's Role ◽  
Cultural Aspects ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Practical Implications

Research results have provided evidence of the potential contribution that professional learning communities (PLCs) can make to enhance school outcomes. While numerous organizational and cultural aspects of schools have been recognized as key requirements for PLC success, researchers have noted that a teacher’s ability to share knowledge in the context of school learning interactions requires certain skills. Our goal is to extend the theoretical understanding and practical implications of individual factors that may support and/or constrain PLC development. Specifically, we discuss teachers’ personality traits from the big five typology, namely, extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism, and openness to experience, as a possible explanation for differences in motivation toward social interactions, knowledge sharing, and the general position of the individual teacher in the PLC network. We also address the principal’s role in promoting the process of knowledge sharing and social relationships in PLCs. Practical implications for school members and principals are suggested.

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