Impact of HRM Systems on Whistleblowing in Pakistan's Banking Sector: The Mediating Role of Psychological Safety and the Moderating Role of Power Distance (Perspectives in Social Sciences)
Summary
- The quantitative study analyzed survey data from commercial bank employees in Pakistan, achieving an 82% response rate.p.12
- Prior literature indicates that fewer than 40% of workers believe their organization would protect them against retaliation.p.5
- Empirical studies highlight that more than 60% of observed organizational misconduct remains unreported.p.7
Key insights
- Psychological safety significantly mediates the connection between formal HR systems and whistleblowing (beta = 0.330, p < 0.001).p.16
- Power distance significantly moderates the relationship between psychological safety and whistleblowing (beta = 0.084, p = 0.001).p.16
- Exposure to non-responsive reporting channels causes a 40% decrease in employee whistleblowing likelihood over time.p.8
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