Friends in deed? How connections with corruption perpetrators shape whistleblowing intentions and corruption tolerance in group members
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Corruption control in collectivist contexts with strong social ties is challenging, as ingroup loyalty can suppress whistleblowing and increase tolerance for misconduct. Yet, empirical evidence on how information about social affiliation affects these behaviors is limited. This study addressed this gap using an experimental vignette design to examine how social affiliation with perpetrators influences whistleblowing intentions and tolerance for corruption. A sample of 384 respondents (227 females, 157 males; mean age = 31.17 years) completed measures of these constructs. Results showed that whistleblowing intentions declined significantly when group members tacitly supported corruption. Participants exposed to perpetrators portrayed as rivals reported the highest intentions to whistleblow, whereas those with strong social affiliations exhibited greater tolerance for corruption. These findings underscore the role of group dynamics in shaping ethical behavior. Accordingly, organizations should implement diversity and inclusion policies, alongside targeted training, to help employees navigate group-based moral dilemmas and strengthen collective resistance to corruption.
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