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Corporate Loyalty Versus Whistleblowing – An Ethical Challenge In Hrm

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  • Edit LUKACS
  • Nicoleta CRISTACHE
  • Maria NICOLAI
  • Michael STOICA

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The research herein aims to discuss the issues pertaining to choice of appropriate behavior in case an employee becomes aware of, or accomplice in immoral and/or illegal acts within the organization. Whistle-blowing seems to involve a conflict between employee loyalty and protection of public interest. In the same time, whistle-blowing can have undesired consequences like seclusion by colleagues, dismissal, losing the possibilities of promotion, losing reputation and even, in some cases, risk of physical attacks or murder. Although whistleblowers are often protected by law against retaliation from the employer, there have been many cases in which they have suffered consequences. The best practice model of the European Parliament is meant to provide a helpful guide in approaching this subject.

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  • Edit LUKACS & Nicoleta CRISTACHE & Maria NICOLAI & Michael STOICA, 2012. "Corporate Loyalty Versus Whistleblowing – An Ethical Challenge In Hrm," Business&Leadership, Scientific Society of Management from Romania, vol. 1(9), pages 55-66, January.
  • Handle: RePEc:ssm:journl:tome:9:y:2012:i:1(9):p:55-66
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    1. Bernardo de Abreu Guelber Fajardo & Ricardo Lopes Cardoso, 2014. "Does the Occasion Justify the Denunciation?: a Multilevel Approach for Brazilian Accountants," Brazilian Business Review, Fucape Business School, vol. 11(5), pages 24-48, October.

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