Whistle‐Blowing

Abstract

Whistle‐blowing occurs when an organizational member reports wrongdoing to someone for the purpose of stopping the unethical behavior. This entry describes how whistle‐blowing is situated within the organizational communication discipline, including its relation to dissent, resistance, and crisis, and explains its key dimensions. It also examines a history of research into whistle‐blowing and offers suggestions for future research into the topic, with particular focus on how social media might affect whistle‐blowing processes.