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Publications
- Winter 2020
- Seattle University Law Review
Unsubstantiated Allegations and Organizational Culture
By: Eugene F. Soltes
Abstract
When organizations investigate allegations of misconduct, they routinely determine that some allegations are unsubstantiated. A variety of factors may contribute to the conclusion that an allegation does not warrant substantiation, including a lack of supporting evidence, false claims against others within the organization, and a failure to conduct a thorough inquiry. This Article examines the potential value of examining unsubstantiated allegations of misconduct to better understand an organization’s culture. I show that unsubstantiated allegations provide insight into where future violations may occur, employees’ proclivity to engage in subsequent violations, and firm productivity. I conclude by discussing ways that organizations can address and overcome obstacles associated with examining unsubstantiated allegations data to further understand organizational cultures.
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Citation
Soltes, Eugene F. "Unsubstantiated Allegations and Organizational Culture." Seattle University Law Review 43, no. 2 (Winter 2020): 413–439.