Isabel de Bruin Cardoso

PhD candidate @RSMErasmus researching NGO unethical behavior | International consultant on safeguarding, behavioural ethics & integrity

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How Moral Goodness Drives Unethical Behavior: Empirical Evidence for the NGO Halo Effect - Isabel de Bruin Cardoso (@debruin_isabel), Allison R. Russell, Muel Kaptein (@muelkaptein), & Lucas Meijs (@LucasMeijs) #TopDownloads
https://t.co/e5wo92lp0U

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How Moral Goodness Drives Unethical Behavior: Empirical Evidence for the NGO Halo Effect

@debruin_isabel Allison R. Russell @muelkaptein & @LucasMeijs

https://t.co/e5wo92lp0U

[Isabel de Bruin Cardoso @debruin_isabel]

Evidence for the #NGO #halo effect is now online!

The NGO halo effect refers to people in NGOs glorifying their NGO's moral goodness, leading to possible unethical behavior.

#ethics #riskmanagement

https://t.co/xeaEtm1ycE

@NVSQuarterly @LucasMeijs @muelkaptein

[Isabel de Bruin Cardoso @debruin_isabel]

Our latest research on the NGO halo effect as an explanation for NGO unethical behavior is out! We find + 150 cases of UB, existence of the NGO halo effect, & show how the halo explains UB. See: https://t.co/b6uUtWojfm Allison R. Russel @muelkaptein @LucasMeijs

[Lucas Meijs @LucasMeijs]

Ik neem aan dat @CARE_Nederland , @Cordaid @iccotweet @oxfamnovib @RodeKruis @PlanNederland @SaveChildrenNL @StVluchteling @terredeshommes @UNICEFnl en @WorldVisionNL geen beleggingen meer hebben in Rusland. @Giro555

[Isabel de Bruin Cardoso @debruin_isabel]

@carolinefiennes @porticusglobal @Campbellreviews prized the contribution of the Evidence & Gap Map - a compilation of rigorous evidence of what works, what doesn't, and what we don't know to prevent, detect & respond to child abuse in and by institutions - led by @carolinefiennes.

[Isabel de Bruin Cardoso @debruin_isabel]

I was interviewed by @Tosca5Oaks on how my #PhD research on the #NGO #haloeffect can explain #safeguarding incidents. When peoples' morality is assumed😇, then ethics programs aren't thought to be needed🤨. Moral naiveté can increase risk for SfG violations. #podcast out Jan'22.

[Isabel de Bruin Cardoso @debruin_isabel]

As part of my #PhD #research with @muelkaptein and @LucasMeijs we develop an assessment tool to determine if, and to what extent, the #NGO #haloeffect exists. We also research mechanisms that can dim the halo effect as a means to reduce NGO #unethical behavior.

[Coimbra Sirica @Coimbra_]

@debruin_isabel @saskia_ozinga @muelkaptein @LucasMeijs Fascinating, but I wonder if researchers have recommendations for addressing this risk. Not an expert, but might one ask staff to anonymously report behaviors in colleagues that could put the organization and its mission at risk? Or perhaps invite a yearly self-assessment.

[Isabel de Bruin Cardoso @debruin_isabel]

Examples of #NGO #unethical behavior, which can be explained by the NGO #haloeffect. An NGO can glorify its mission, and in so doing can prioritize achieving it over how it is achieved. A toxic work culture can be justified by the NGO as a means to achieving its good mission.

[Kundan Kumar @kundan_kumarkun]

@debruin_isabel @pdavies5 @muelkaptein @LucasMeijs Very useful insights, However, the structural problem within NGOs - i.e. concentration of unaccountable power in leadership, when combined with halo effect, can lead to serious abuses, human rights violations and toxic work culture.

[Isabel de Bruin Cardoso @debruin_isabel]

An observation by @christiangeraud that the #NGO #haloeffect can explain #unethical behaviour by NGOs operating in developing countries

[C.Géraud Neema @christiangeraud]

Stumbled upon this interesting paper of @debruin_isabel @muelkaptein #LucasMeijs on how NGO can behave badly.
The paper is relevant for many developing countries where NGO's (international and national) fill the gap of failed states administration.
https://t.co/ZS9uREmgD3

[Isabel de Bruin Cardoso @debruin_isabel]

@matthewtbeard Not that concept exactly, but from a quick search it seems like it relates to an 'ends justifies the means' mentality. I refer to it as moral justification in the paper. Will read more into it - thanks for the tip!

[Isabel de Bruin Cardoso @debruin_isabel]

@matthewtbeard Hi Matt - not a set of the largest ethical risks facing the world, but a set of 3 ethical risks that NGOs can face by nature of their belief in their own moral goodness https://t.co/muED4DNED6

[Monica Mukerjee @MonicaMukerjee]

Organizational characteristics that explain why NGOs are morally 'good' can be the same characteristics that can explain (and invite) their unethical behavior.

Really relevant application of the halo effect by @debruin_isabel @LucasMeijs @muelkaptein.
https://t.co/n0pKOxbbdv

[Isabel de Bruin Cardoso @debruin_isabel]

Our article on the #NGO #halo effect as a cause for NGO #unethical behavior is online. We propose 3 mechanisms for how NGO's unethical behavior can be explained because of the moral goodness of NGOs. #download at https://t.co/B5nmMQKlZG @muelkaptein @LucasMeijs

[Hans Peter Schmitz @HansPSchmitz]

"The paper.... explores three aspects: accounting for the unintended and unforeseen consequences of NGO activities; impediments and resistance to broader NGO accountability; and striving for enhanced downward accountability." https://t.co/IiOhfqxvTW

[Lucas Meijs @LucasMeijs]

Who says researchers are boring? #arnova21

[Isabel de Bruin Cardoso @debruin_isabel]

@MarijkeLeliveld @CM__Chapman @LucasMeijs Soon! Will let you know. Thanks for your interest!

[Isabel de Bruin Cardoso @debruin_isabel]

A sound track that defines #nonprofits. What song(s) do you think resemble the sector?

[Lucas Meijs @LucasMeijs]

Tomorrow "nonprofits and the arts" #ARNOVA21 we will present our research on the "Songs that define the nonprofit sector'. interested in these 200 songs, this is the play list https://t.co/HCLXnYwAXv Interested in the research: come and listen!

[Isabel de Bruin Cardoso @debruin_isabel]

@DiarmuidMc @ARNOVA @LucasMeijs @CM__Chapman Thanks for your interest, and nice to know you have conducted research on a similar topic. I will share the paper on Researchgate as a pre-print. I will look for your work as well.

[Isabel de Bruin Cardoso @debruin_isabel]

Good morning, Atlanta! Grateful to be @ARNOVA to present & discuss my research on why #NGOs behave badly during the panel on #nonprofit #scandals with @LucasMeijs @CM__Chapman and Matthew Hornsey.

[Isabel de Bruin Cardoso @debruin_isabel]

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