RT Article
T1 Ethical tension points in whistleblowing
JF Journal of business ethics
VO 6
IS 4
SP 321
OP 328
A1 Jensen, J. Vernon
LA English
PB Springer Science + Business Media B. V
YR 1987
UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/1785597388
AB This paper analyzes the number of procedural and substantive tension points with which a conscientious whistleblower struggles. Included in the former are such questions as: (1) Am I properly depicting the seriousness of the problem? (2) Have I secured the information properly, analyzed it appropriately, and presented it fairly? (3) Are my motives appropriate? (4) Have I tried fully enough to have the problem corrected within the organization? (5) Should I blow the whistle while still a member of the organization or after having left it? (6) Should I keep anonymity? (7) How ethical is it to assume the role of a judge? (8) How ethical is it to set in motion an act which will likely be very costly to many people? Substantive tension points include such questions as: (1) How fully am I living up to my moral obligations to my organization and my colleagues? (2) Am I appropriately upholding the ethical standards of my profession? (3) How adversely will my action affect my family and other primary groups? (4) Am I being true to myself? (5) How will my action affect the health of such basic values as freedom of expression, independent judgment, courage, fairness, cooperativeness, and loyalty?
K1 Tension Point
K1 Primary Group
K1 Moral Obligation
K1 Ethical Standard
K1 Economic Growth
DO 10.1007/BF00382941