A1 Journal article (refereed)
Effects of Sanctions, Moral Beliefs, and Neutralization on Information Security Policy Violations Across Cultures (2020)
Vance, A., Boyer Fellow, S. J., Siponen, M. T., & Straub, D. W. (2020). Effects of Sanctions, Moral Beliefs, and Neutralization on Information Security Policy Violations Across Cultures. Information and Management, 57(4), Article 103212. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.im.2019.103212
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Publication details
All authors or editors: Vance, Anthony; Boyer Fellow, Selvoy J.; Siponen, Mikko T.; Straub, Detmar W.
Journal or series: Information and Management
ISSN: 0378-7206
eISSN: 1872-7530
Publication year: 2020
Volume: 57
Issue number: 4
Article number: 103212
Publisher: Elsevier
Publication country: Netherlands
Publication language: English
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.im.2019.103212
Publication open access: Not open
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Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/68538
Abstract
A principal concern of organizations is the failure of employees to comply with information security policies (ISPs). Deterrence theory is one of the most frequently used theories for examining ISP violations, yet studies using this theory have produced mixed results. Past research has indicated that cultural differences may be one reason for these inconsistent findings and have hence called for cross-cultural research on deterrence in information security. To address this gap, we formulated a model including deterrence, moral beliefs, shame, and neutralization techniques and tested it with the employees from 48 countries working for a large multinational company.
Keywords: data security; data security policy; organisations (systems); international corporations; misdemeanours; morals; cultural differences; national culture; cross-cultural research
Free keywords: information security policy violations; information security; national culture; deterrence; shame; neutralization; moral beliefs
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Ministry reporting: Yes
Reporting Year: 2020
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