Interpersonal and Informational Justices as Correlates of the Whistle-Blowers’ Intentions in Nigeria

Abstract

This study examined whether interpersonal and informational justices are correlates of whistle-blowers’ intentions among selected local government areas in Delta State, Nigeria. In this study, two dimensions of organizational justice (interpersonal and informational justices) were used. In order to carry out the study, questionnaires were administered to employees in six local government areas and data obtained were analyzed via descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. On the basis of the analysis, it was found that while there is a significant relationship between interpersonal distributive justice and whistle-blowers’ intentions, an insignificant relationship was found between informational justices and whistle-blowers’ intentions. Thus, only interpersonal justice serve as a correlate of the whistle-blowers’ intentions. The study recommended the integration of internal disclosures via code of ethics and honesty reporting to support whistle-blowers as well as in silencing and/or punishing the whistle-blowers via retaliatory measures put in place by management of public sector.