This research project examined the issue of ‘speaking out’ in contemporary organizations.

Focusing primarily on Ireland and the UK, its aims were: 1) To gather and critically interpret empirical evidence from selected organizations in two countries, 2) To determine how institutional factors and organizational cultures (e.g. leadership style, job security, openness, tolerance of corruption) facilitate individuals’ disclosures of unethical behaviour and wrongdoing and impact upon their experiences. The project is a pilot study into this vital issue.

The project leaders were Professor Marianna Fotaki, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick, U.K. and Professor Kate Kenny, Queen’s University Belfast Management School, Northern Ireland. We would like to thank the British Academy/ Leverhulme Trust for their support.

Download the project report here: