Whistleblowing Intentions in Organizations: The Role of Organizational Ethics to Justice, Fear of Retaliation, and Psychological Resilience SDG-3

Abstract

This study examines the factors influencing whistleblowing intentions among employees, with a focus on organizational justice, fear of retaliation, and psychological resilience. A structured questionnaire was administered to 250 respondents from various sectors in Ahmedabad using a 5-point Likert scale. The data were analyzed using multiple regression in R Studio. Results indicate that organizational justice significantly enhances whistleblowing intentions, while fear of retaliation also plays a critical, though complex, role in influencing ethical behavior. Psychological resilience showed no significant direct effect but presented a notable interaction with organizational justice. The study highlights the importance of a fair and supportive work environment in encouraging ethical disclosures. The findings offer valuable implications for HR policies, corporate governance, and ethical leadership development. This research contributes a novel integrative model and provides direction for future studies on ethical voice in organizational contexts. This research contributes to SDG-3.