Kominis, G. and Dudau, A. (2018) Collective corruption - how to live with it: towards a projection theory of post-crisis corruption perpetuation. European Management Journal, 36(2), pp. 235-242. (doi: 10.1016/j.emj.2017.12.001)
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Abstract
This article draws on social psychology to explore the unconscious cognitive processes allowing for perpetuation of collective corruption in organisations in the aftermath of crises. In particular, we argue that, when faced with the cognitive dissonance produced by exposed collective corruption, and having to choose between changing behaviour or changing cognition, projection theory provides support for the latter. Thus, we identify the role of projection theory in overcoming cognitive dissonance in groups by projecting blame on to their leaders while continuing practices of corruption. These insights contribute to our understanding of perpetuation of collective corruption in organisations as well as at a societal level.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Dudau, Professor Adina and Kominis, Dr Georgios |
| Authors: | Kominis, G., and Dudau, A. |
| College/School: | College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School > Accounting and Finance College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School > Management |
| Journal Name: | European Management Journal |
| Publisher: | Elsevier |
| ISSN: | 0263-2373 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1873-5681 |
| Published Online: | 14 December 2017 |
| Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Ltd. |
| First Published: | First published in European Management Journal 36(2): 235-242 |
| Publisher Policy: | Reproduced in accordance with the publisher copyright policy |
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