Whistleblower Protection as a Strategic Moderator: Enhancing Transparency and Reputation in Corporate Investment Decisions

Chita Oktapriana; Irfa  Ampri

doi:10.55927/ajma.v4i4.15540

Authors

Chita Oktapriana President University
Irfa Ampri President University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/ajma.v4i4.15540

Keywords:

Transparency, Corporate Reputation, Whistleblower Protection, Investment Decision-Making, Single Investor Identification

Abstract

Transparency and corporate reputation management are becoming increasingly important in today's investment decision-making process. It looks at how Indonesian whistleblower protection laws affect investor decisions through Single Investor Identification (SID) and the relationship between transparency and company reputation. The research study used a survey-based methodology to collect data from 415 local investors. Research results demonstrated that corporate reputation and openness are powerful factors that favorably affect investors' decision-making. The study reveals how regulatory frameworks and corporate responsibility programs are crucial for fostering investor trust. The study gives politicians, businesses, and investors a basic grasp of how to improve market trust by implementing comprehensive whistleblower protection laws.

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