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Risk, Information, and the Decision about Response to Wrongdoing in an Organization

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Response to wrongdoing is modeled as a decision process in an organizational context. The model is grounded in theory of risk, ambiguity, and informational influences on decision making. Time pressure, inadequate information and coworker influences are addressed. Along the way, a handful of propositions are provided which emphasize influences on the actual choice between response options.

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    David L. Mclain

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Mclain, D.L., Keenan, J.P. Risk, Information, and the Decision about Response to Wrongdoing in an Organization. Journal of Business Ethics 19, 255–271 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1006168301995

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