Dr Richmond proposes that the reporting of unethical behaviour by staff can be considered using a "time-based perspective", where managers should consider
- that it takes time to generate evidence for unethical behaviour
- that perceptions of unethical behaviour change over time
- it is most difficult to speak-up about unethical behaviour at the time it is most needed
Dr Richmond collaborated on the article with Dr Sarah Brooks from Sheffield University Management School, and John Blenkinsopp, Professor of Organisational Psychology, Oslo New University College and Northumbria University.