Audit Intensity and Defensive Decision Architectures: A Fear-Based Mechanism in High-Scrutiny Organizations

Public Affairs, Public Policy and Public Administration, Other Social and Behavioral Sciences, Public Administration; Accountability; Audit Culture; Behavioral Public Administration; Decision-Making; Risk Aversion; Blame Avoidance; Administrative Behavior; Governance; Bureaucratic Discretion, Other Public Affairs, Public Policy and Public Administration, Public Administration, Social and Behavioral Sciences