Crime Signal Detection Theory
Two Case Studies of the Five-Stage Model from Observer to Whistleblower
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2153463 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Petter Gottschalk (0000-0002-8120-0308, BI Norwegian Business School Nydalsveien, Oslo, Norway, corresponding author), Cecilie Asting (BI Norwegian Business School Nydalsveien, Oslo, Norway) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 43 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 461-471 |
| Publication date | 2022-04-03 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Deviant Behavior (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0163-9625 • E-ISSN: 1521-0456 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/01639625.2020.1816147 |
| OpenAlex | W3083179928 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 28 |
The objective of this article is to present a study of two observers turning into whistleblowers through stages of crime signal detection, registration, interpretation, reception, and knowledge. The study applies signal detection theory emphasizing signal alertness, signal reflection, pattern recognition, and personal knowledge. The research method applied is personal interviews with the whistleblowers who noticed deviant behavior, one of which blew the whistle on corruption that later led to the incarceration of several corporate executives. Results indicate that the whistleblowers became more certain of their information as they could discuss their observations with others. An important human factor in whistleblowing is thus the ability to discuss initial observations with people that one can trust, which can lead to documented allegations against suspected individuals. The case studies illustrate experience from troublesome whistleblowing on top executives, where the second whistleblower was less successful
Alertness · Criminology · Detection theory · Interpretation (philosophy · Language change · Observer (physics · SIGNAL (programming language · Telecommunications · Computer Science · Corruption and Economic Development · Ethics in Business and Education · Management and Organizational Studies · Psychology · Social Psychology
Whistleblowing in Organizations
Antecedents and Outcomes of Retaliation Against Whistleblowers
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Elementary Signal Detection Theory
Convenience Theory of Cryptocurrency Crime
Whistleblowing in Local Government
White-Collar Criminality
Whistle-Blower Disclosures and Management Retaliation
Gender and White-Collar Crime
| Unique citing works | 2 |
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| Citations per year | 0,67 |
| Citation span | 2023 - 2025 (3) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |