New article in The Conversation UK -- The Four ways Mohamed Al Fayed silenced whistleblowers in his organization.
Some textbook strategies. Some less common.
The article describes:
1. The organisation as a fortress
2. Hi-tech surveillance
3. Intense legal pressure
4. Dehumanising targets

When executing a campaign of “attack, isolate and silence”, money and influence can buy predators a lot of leeway, as other high-profile abusers like Harvey Weinstein and Jimmy Savile figured out. But the key thing is the organisation. With the right PR, surveillance, HR and lawyers to take legal action should stories get published, predators will be safe. The secret stays kept – until, one day, people have finally had enough

This article draws on insights from organization theory and whistleblowing research. Read here