Applying Ethical Climate Theory in Whistleblowing Intentions Study Among Employees in Halal Food Companies: A Protocol

Halal food fraud, such as fake logos and adulteration, may happen due to irresponsible manufacturers seeking maximise profit. Furthermore, fraud has been increasing over the years in Malaysia, this issue needs be considered since it is a major threat Malaysia's reputation an international hub. One of effective measures reducing whistleblowing. In order encourage whistleblowing, governments have established laws policies protect whistleblowers, but lot people are still unwilling blow whistle retaliation that whistleblowers will face. Factors influence ethical behaviour need studied. Therefore, purpose article conceptually discuss potential factors (ethical climate types, organisation size, tenure, supervisor status, religious obligation) employees' intention involved A research model proposed, followed by developing hypotheses test model. addition, study's protocol (detailed plan) later described. The theory Ethical Climates used guide study. Data collected through convenience sampling distributing self-administered questionnaires 300 employees from companies Malaysia. data tested using Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) Structural Equation Modelling-Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS). findings study help improve their whistleblowing practices. useful for relevant policymakers support