The Influence of Ethics and Locus of Control to Do Whistleblowing Intention with Profession of Auditor and Non-Auditor as a Moderating Variable
Journal: Accounting and Finance Review (AFR) (Vol.2, No. 2)Publication Date: 2017-06-30
Authors : Atika Zarefar; Arumega Zarefar;
Page : 35-41
Keywords : Ethics; Locus of control; Profession of Auditor and Non-Auditor; Whistleblowing Intention.;
Abstract
Objective – The purpose of this study is to know the influence of ethics and locus of control toward do whistleblowing intention with auditor and non-auditor profession as a moderating variable. Methodology/Technique – Model analysis used in this study is multiple linear regressions and based on the results of the questionnaire of 123 respondents; consist of 52 auditor respondents and 71 non auditor respondents. Findings – This study proves that ethics significantly give positive effect on the intention of doing whistleblowing, whereas locus of control significantly gives negative effect to the intention no whistleblowing. This study also proves that auditor and non-auditor profession can moderate the influence of ethics and locus of control to do whistleblowing intentions. Novelty – The study contribute literature with its original data. Type of Paper: Empirical
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