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In Defence of the Indefensible: Exploring Justification Narratives of Corporate Elites Accused of Corruption

“…Within contemporary research on corporate scandals, investigations delve into the broader societal dynamics associated with such misconduct, considering its consequential impact on both business and society, including reputational damage, image repair, and even corporate profitability and longevity (Goldstraw-White, 2011;Piazza & Jourdan, 2018). Another stream of extensive research is the role of the media in framing sensationalised narratives when allegations of corruption and embezzlement emerge against corporate elites (Strand Hornnes, 2012;Hammarlin, 2015;Akersttrom, 2016). Undoubtedly, both individual actors and organisations will seek to 'clear their name' in the wake of contentious situations (Dodge & Geis, 2006;Ouriemmi, 2023).…”

“…On defensive accounts, image restoration/repair (Benoit, 2015) and neutralisation tactics (Sykes & Matza, 1957) are examples of well-documented mechanisms or techniques that individuals caught in misdeeds draw on to reduce the intensity of their actions and oftentimes seek redress (Bamber & Parry, 2016;Hammarlin, 2015;Lauzen, 2016;Strand Hornnes, 2012). For instance, Sykes and Matza's (1957) neutralisation techniques permit the justification and legitimisation of unethical or negatively impactful behaviour (Sykes & Matza, 1957;Maher et al, 2022).…”