The impact of internal whistleblowing mechanisms
(2024) BUSN79 20241Department of Business Administration
- Abstract
- This thesis explores the effectiveness of internal whistleblowing mechanisms in a German company, focusing on their establishment, maintenance, and the influence of institutional pressures. This qualitative study employs a single case study methodology, gathering empirical data through semi-structured interviews with employees and compliance experts at a large German agricultural company.
By analyzing these systems through the lens of institutional theory, this study reveals that coercive, normative, and mimetic isomorphism significantly impact their effectiveness. Key factors shaping these mechanisms are identified, providing practical insights for enhancing organizational ethical governance and fostering a speak-up culture. The research... (More) - This thesis explores the effectiveness of internal whistleblowing mechanisms in a German company, focusing on their establishment, maintenance, and the influence of institutional pressures. This qualitative study employs a single case study methodology, gathering empirical data through semi-structured interviews with employees and compliance experts at a large German agricultural company.
By analyzing these systems through the lens of institutional theory, this study reveals that coercive, normative, and mimetic isomorphism significantly impact their effectiveness. Key factors shaping these mechanisms are identified, providing practical insights for enhancing organizational ethical governance and fostering a speak-up culture. The research underscores the importance of aligning compliance measures with organizational culture to improve internal whistleblowing systems, highlighting the complex interplay between regulatory pressures and internal norms. (Less)
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- author
- Neubauer, Jennifer Katharina LU and Mohr, Leonie LU
- supervisor
- organization
- course
- BUSN79 20241
- year
- 2024
- type
- H1 - Master's Degree (One Year)
- subject
- keywords
- Whistleblowing, compliance, EU-Directive, institutional theory, effectiveness
- language
- English
- id
- 9167376
- date added to LUP
- 2024-08-07 16:36:51
- date last changed
- 2024-08-07 16:36:51
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