The right to speak up and the channels for doing so : A comparative study of Denmark, England, Ireland and Norway – methodology A comparative study of Denmark, England, Ireland and Norway – methodology

In 2021, the Research Council of Norway funded the project entitled “Workers’ voice and the right to manage – the case of whistleblowing in a comparative context”. Given the lack of knowledge about how employers facilitate and handle freedom of speech and whistleblowing reports across countries and the absence of comparative information, the researchers aim to identify and explain observed conformity or tensions in organisations and the impact of different employment systems on outcome. In the study, we conducted a survey of workers in Denmark, England, Ireland and Norway across sectors and industries. As far as we know, this has not been done before. In this brief, we explain the methodology used in the survey. The main findings from our empirical research will be presented in two subsequent briefs, respectively entitled: “The right to speak up and channels for doing so” and “Empirical research on the whistleblowing process.”