The Social Dynamics of Organizational Misconduct

Every peer group has its own set of norms, rules, and values, which heavily influences individuals’ behaviours – sometimes more so than the law itself. Within organizations, these social dynamics can enable unethical and illegal behaviour, which in turn can have severe consequences on people and communities. Here’s a look at the concept of social dynamics, how it sometimes enables misconduct in organizations, and how it can be leveraged to deter unethical behaviour.--This episode of the Delve podcast draws on the following previous interviews:Remix or Reinvent? How Deviance Can Drive Careers in the Creative Community of EDM, with Amandine Ody-BrasierNo Such Thing as a Bad Apple? Understanding Organizational Misconduct, with Sarah GordonDiagnosing and Treating Bribery in Public Organizations, with Diana DakhlallahMcGill Delve is the official thought leadership platform of the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University. Eric Dicaire produced, narrated, and edited this episode. Saku Mantere is the editor-in-chief for Delve. He also produced all the original music.--More from McGill Delve: https://linktr.ee/mcgilldelve Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.