Jurnal Ekonomi dan Bisnis Digital (MINISTAL)
Vol. 4 No. 4 (2025): December 2025

The Influence of Idealism and Relativism Ethical Orientations on Whistleblowing with Ethical Sensitivity as a Moderating Variable

Syamsuddin, Sofyan (Unknown)
Riyanti, Riyanti (Unknown)
Sundari, Sri (Unknown)
Kartini, Kartini (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Dec 2025

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the influence of idealism and relativism ethical orientations on whistleblowing behavior, as well as to examine the role of ethical sensitivity as a moderating variable in auditors at the Inspectorate throughout Luwu Raya. The research method used is quantitative with a causality approach, using data from questionnaires distributed to 102 auditors who have carried out at least one audit task. Data analysis was carried out using validity tests, multiple linear regression, and moderation tests using SPSS 30. The results showed that idealism ethical orientation had no significant effect on whistleblowing behavior, while relativism ethical orientation had a significant effect. Ethical sensitivity was proven to strengthen the influence of both idealism and relativism ethical orientations on whistleblowing behavior. This finding emphasizes the importance of ethical sensitivity in increasing auditors' tendency to whistleblow, both in idealism and relativism oriented auditors. This study provides implications for the Inspectorate in formulating policies to strengthen ethics and an effective whistleblowing system to support clean and accountable governance.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ministal

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Subject

Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Jurnal Ekonomi dan Bisnis Digital (MINISTAL) is a peer-reviewed journal providing a space for both practitioners and academics for disseminating research results that work in Economic, finance, management, information technology and related fields. MINISTAL provides an outlet for the increasing flow ...