Whether it’s the Mediator pharmaceutic scandal in France or the outcry over the Dieselgate emissions case that rocked Europe’s largest carmaker, when a scandal breaks, we often hear about one or two whistleblowers, but we are also left wondering why all those who knew said nothing as the disaster unfolded.
Why do most people remain silent when they see wrongdoing?
A recent study in corporate whistleblowing practices by Transparency International reveals that 15% of employees believe wrongdoing is taking place in their workplace. Two thirds of them say they share their concern with others. Most of the time with their direct manager.
