Women & Work: Will Power Protect You From Retaliation? | Nancy Rothbard – Ripple Effect Podcast

EPISODE OVERVIEW: Employees who voice ethical concerns in the workplace often run the risk of retaliation, and that risk is much higher for women. In this episode of the Ripple Effect podcast, Wharton Deputy Dean Nancy Rothbard explains why and what organizations can do to lower the burden for moral objectors.

Topics and questions covered: 00:00 - Introductions 1:06 - What inspired Prof. Rothbard’s research? 5:27 - Gender stereotypes in the workplace 7:13 - When does retaliation occur? 12:12 - Testing responses to moral objection 15:08 - Recommendations for organizations

PODCAST OVERVIEW: Every day, business scholars answer pressing questions in their research — but what do their insights mean for you? In this podcast, Wharton faculty dive into what inspired their studies and how their findings resonate with the world today. Learn how research insights translate into knowledge you can use, with host Dan Loney.

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