Bio
Dr. Kristina S. Weißmüller is an Assistant Professor of Public Administration, Department of Political Science and Public Administration, at Vrije Universiteit (VU) Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Her research focuses on three fundamental issues in modern societies worldwide: (1) public sector corruption, (2) bureaucratic rule breaking, and (3) the psychological effects of ‘publicness’ on motivation, leadership, and decision making.
These topics are particularly relevant for citizens’ trust in public institutions and significantly affect social cohesion. With her topical focus on the behavioral micro-level foundations of administrative behavior, as well as her proven expertise in quantitative, experimental, and psychometric research methods, she is an expert in behavioral public administration and anti-corruption research.
Related Publications
Sectoral Anti-Corruption Networks and Initiatives
- anti-corruption networks
- anti-corruption initiatives
Overview of corruption in the Colombian fisheries and aquaculture sector
- illegal fishing
- fisheries
- colombia
- fishing
Good practices to ensure transparency and integrity of media companies
- media
- media independence
Public procurement planning and corruption
- public procurement
Complaint Mechanisms: Reference Guide for Good Practice
- complaint mechanisms
- greviances
Kristina Weißmüller
Affiliation
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Professional Title
Assistant Professor of Public Administration
Region
- Global
- Europe and Central Asia
Country/Territory
Topics
- Public Services
- Social accountability
- Corruption Measurement
- Anti - corruption training
- Corporate ethics & compliance
- Public procurement
- Conflict of interest
- Governance
- Whistleblowing
Specialisms
Selected publications:
Weißmüller, Kristina S., & Zuber, Anna (2023). ‘Understanding the micro-foundations of administrative corruption in the public sector: findings from a systematic literature review.’ Public Administration Review. https://doi.org/10.1111/puar.13699 [open access].
Weißmüller, Kristina S., Bouwman, Robin, & Vogel, Rick. (2023). ‘Satisficing or Maximizing in Public-Private Partnerships? A Laboratory Experiment on Strategic Bargaining.’ Public Management Review, 25 (7): 1282-1308, https://doi.org/10.1080/14719037.2021.2013072
Maasland, Christian, & Weißmüller, Kristina S. (2022). ‘Blame the Machine? Insights from an Experiment on Algorithm Aversion and Blame Avoidance in Computer-aided Human Resource Management.’ Frontiers in Psychology – Organizational Behavior, 13 (779028): 1-14, https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.779028 [open access]
Weißmüller, Kristina S., & De Waele, Lode. (2022). ‘Would you bribe your lecturer? A quasi-experimental Study on Burnout and Bribery in Higher Education.’ Research in Higher Education, 63 (5): 768–796. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11162-021-09669-1 [open access]
De Waele, Lode, Weißmüller, Kristina S., & van Witteloostuijn, Arjen. (2021). ‘Bribery and the role of pub-lic service motivation and social value orientation. A multi-site experimental study in Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands.’ Frontiers in Psychology – Organizational Behavior, 12 (655964): 1-13, https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.655964 [open access]
