“…Factors such as lack of internal support, communication and value systems contribute to external whistleblowing (Ray, 2006). Generally, this practice is seen as less favourable (Jeon, 2017) due to negative consequences for both employees (Chiu, 2003;Chen & Lai, 2014;Park & Lewis, 2018;Kearns, 2022) and organizations (Keenan, 1990;Barnett et al, 1993;Benson & Ross, 1998;Rhodes & Strain, 2004;Meriç & Elden, 2019, Puni & Hilton, 2020. Studies conducted in this context indicate a negative view of external whistleblowing (Park et al, 2008;Oktem & Shahbazi, 2012;Nayir & Herzig, 2012;Gökçe, 2013a;Elçı et al, 2016;Erturk & Donmez, 2016;Karatuna et al, 2016;Wozir & Yurtkoru, 2017;Nayır et al, 2018, Bocchiola, 2020.…”