Predicting whistleblowing intentions among Ar-Rahnu institutions’ employees in Malaysia: theory of planned behaviour perspectives
Wan Azmeer Wan Mahmood1, Yusri Huzaimi Mat Jusoh2, Wan Nurul Basirah Wan Mohamad Noor3, Siti Noor Azmawaty Abd Razak4, Wan Muzlaina Wan Mustafa5.
Past research has indicated that whistleblowing serves as an
effective tool to uncover violations in ethical practices.
Nevertheless, few have studied whistleblowing in the context of
Islamic pawn-broking scheme (Ar-Rahnu) despite the reported
cases of unethical conducts perpetrated by its employees. Utilizing
the Theory of Planned Behaviour, this study aims to identify the
relationships among attitude, subjective norms and perceived
behavioural control with the whistleblowing intention of employees
in Ar-Rahnu institutions in Malaysia. The questionnaires were
distributed to 250 employees of Ar-Rahnu institutions across the
country. The data was analysed using Partial Least Squares
Structural Equation Modelling Version 3.3.3 (PLS-SEM V 3.3.3).
The results revealed that subjective norms and perceived
behavioural control do have significant positive relationships with
whistleblowing intention. Meanwhile, the employee's attitude was
found to have an insignificant effect on whistleblowing intention.
Theoretically, the study’s outcome may contribute to the existing
body of literature in the areas of whistleblowing. The findings might
shed some practical insights into designing a more effective internal
control mechanism by the management of Ar-Rahnu and
policymakers in Malaysia so that the good governance practices
shall be uplifted throughout the entire system.
Affiliation:
- Kumpulan Permodalan Kelantan Berhad, Malaysia
- Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Kelantan , Malaysia
- Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Kelantan , Malaysia
- Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Kelantan , Malaysia
- Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Kelantan , Malaysia
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