Laddered Motivations of External Whistleblowers: The Truth About Attributes, Consequences, and Values

Park, Heung-Sik; Vandekerckhove, Wim; Lee, Jae‐Il; Jeong, Joowon

doi:10.1007/s10551-018-4082-0

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“…While I looked at individual factors such as gender, age, or job position, there are many other factors that might influence the process, for example, previous experiences with whistleblowing (Park & Lewis, 2019) or personal attitude toward the specific type of misconduct, as there are already many different forms of fraud. Much recent work on whistleblowing explores moral reasoning and values that influence the whistleblowing process from the perspective of the whistleblower (Park & Lewis, 2019; Park et al., 2018). In this line of research, it would be interesting to understand how such moral values can be taught (Oelrich et al., 2020) and how organizations can best communicate their own sets of values and an ethical climate, which have been shown to influence the process (Bussmann & Niemeczek, 2019; Latan et al., 2018).…”

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confidence: 99%

Intention without action? Differences between whistleblowing intention and behavior on corruption and fraud

Oelrich

2021

Business Ethics Env & Resp

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Intention without action? Differences between whistleblowing intention and behavior on corruption and fraud

Oelrich

2021

Business Ethics Env & Resp

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“…MEC theory uses the qualitative interviewing technique of laddering (Reynolds & Gutman, ), which elicits consumers' attitudes and value structures. Several studies have used MEC theory in social responsibility and ethics studies (Davies & Gutsche, ; Jägel, Keeling, Reppel, & Gruber, ; Jeng & Yeh, ; Park, Vandekerckhove, Lee, & Jeong, ).…”

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Consumer motivations to purchase from benefit corporations (B Corps)

Bianchi

Reyes

Devenin

2020

Corp Soc Responsibility Env

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The objective of this study is to explore the motivational structures of consumers in the decision to purchase from Benefit Corporations (B Corps) by applying means-end chain (MEC) theory and using a soft-laddering technique. Data were collected from 20 Chilean consumers of B Corp products and services. Results revealed that the primary motivators for consuming from B Corps are (a) social/environmental responsibility, (b) self-satisfaction, and (c) health and quality of life. Findings suggest that consumers' social and environmental values are the main motivators for purchasing from B Corps, and certification provides confidence in the effectiveness of the social or environmental contribution. Additionally, personal benefits for consumers are also relevant motivators, for instance being an agent of change and enjoying healthy and high-quality products that are accessible online. This research is helpful in designing marketing strategies for responsible firms and B Corps and for public policymakers. K E Y W O R D S

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“…A soft approach on the other hand allows laddering to be combined with other elicitation techniques, such as photo-elicitation, depending on the purpose and research goals (Bapiri et al, 2020). To date, laddering's applicability was demonstrated in diverse domains, such as information systems and technology use (Guo et al, 2012), services (Grünbaum, 2017;Kumar et al, 2020), mobile shopping (Park et al, 2019), management (Bourne and Jenkins, 2005), organizational culture (Rugg et al, 2002) and ethics (Park et al, 2018).…”

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Understanding cognitive transport mode choice structures: means-ends chains as a type of second-order cybernetics

Kolar

2021

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Purpose This paper aims to inform the promotion of sustainable modes of transport. For this purpose, it deploys a means-ends framework as a type of second-order cybernetics and uses it to explore cognitive transport mode choice structures. Design/methodology/approach The empirical study relies on a purposive sample and a qualitative research methodology known as laddering. It is aimed at the identification and comparative analysis of the cognitive means-ends structures of transport users. Findings The results reveal more positive and complex associations for the car than for public transport. Two main positive means-ends structures are identified for public transport, one related with the relaxation and the other with doing useful things while travelling. Dominant positive structures for the car are related with self-confidence, satisfaction and personal freedom. Negative means-ends structures in addition reveal important justifications and rationalizations for car use. Practical implications Based on the identified distinct means-ends elements and structures, this study holds important implications for developing a communications strategy and policy interventions seeking to promote public transport. Originality/value Means-ends theory is proposed as an integrative cybernetic framework for the study of stakeholders’ (customers’) mental models. The empirical study is the first to concurrently and comparatively examine positive and negative means-ends chains for the car and for the public transport modes.

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Laddered Motivations of External Whistleblowers: The Truth About Attributes, Consequences, and Values

Cited by 15 publications

References 63 publications

Intention without action? Differences between whistleblowing intention and behavior on corruption and fraud

Intention without action? Differences between whistleblowing intention and behavior on corruption and fraud

Consumer motivations to purchase from benefit corporations (B Corps)

Understanding cognitive transport mode choice structures: means-ends chains as a type of second-order cybernetics

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