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Integrity watchdogs, lap dogs, and dead dogs (Papers: Katrina A. Bramstedt | September 2020)

Posted by Dr Gary Allen in Research Integrity on September 21, 2020
Keywords: Institutional responsibilities, Journal, Research integrity, Research Misconduct, Research results

The Linked Original Item was Posted On September, 15 2020

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ABSTRACT

Useful rhetorical device for stakeholders seeking to push an institution to take oversight seriously, but not a weighty examination of the subject material.

Integrity officers working in academic and research settings can be termed “watchdogs” based on characteristics and behaviors that align with their role: alert, loyal to their training, responders, notifiers. These watchdogs have a difficult role that involves being the receiver and transmitter of sensitive information that often relates to personal and corporate image, as well as funding. Academic and research organizations must operationalize their mission and vision with more than static policies and procedures about integrity and professionalism, or they risk their watchdogs being reduced to “lap dogs” with a diminutive and submissive presence who are merely loyal to the comfort zone of their employer. A lap dog role has several potential side effects including moral distress and moral injury for the integrity officer, as well as poor service quality for whistle-blowers and other service users. Organizations have a duty to ensure their integrity programs are meaningfully supported, including respecting the human constructs of the watchdog role.

KEYWORDS
Integrity; ethics; standards; compliance; occupational health; professionalism

Bramstedt, KA. (2020): Integrity watchdogs, lap dogs, and dead dogs. Accountability in Research, DOI: 10.1080/08989621.2020.1821370
https://doi.org/10.1080/08989621.2020.1821370

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