Whistleblowing: role of organizational culture in prevention and management.
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An ethical culture is necessary to prevent and manage whistleblowing. Whistleblowing is often the result of an organizational culture that lacks the accountability for its espoused values.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Medsurg nursing : official journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses
دوره 17 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008