Reporting Misconduct in the Workplace
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What is the term used for an employee who reports misconduct to people or entities that have the power to take corrective action?

  • Mediator
  • Confidant
  • Advocate
  • Whistleblower (correct)

Which action is a whistleblower most likely to take after discovering misconduct within an organization?

  • Keep the information secret
  • Ignore the misconduct
  • Conceal the misconduct further
  • Report the misconduct to the appropriate authorities (correct)

What is one of the key characteristics of whistleblowers?

  • Exposing confidential information for personal gain
  • Keeping misconduct hidden from authorities
  • Risking personal repercussions for the greater good (correct)
  • Being complicit in unethical activities

Why is it important for whistleblowers to report misconduct?

<p>To ensure accountability and ethical behavior (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical outcome for whistleblowers who expose misconduct?

<p>Facing retaliation and negative consequences (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe an employee who reports misconduct to individuals or entities with the authority to address the issue?

<p>Informant (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why must whistleblowers be cautious about revealing their identity?

<p>To prevent retaliation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what context is it challenging for whistleblowers to maintain confidentiality?

<p>When the whistleblower is directly involved in the misconduct (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What dilemma might whistleblowers face when deciding to report misconduct?

<p>Fear of losing their job vs. responsibility to uphold ethical standards (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is crucial for whistleblowers to possess in order to effectively report misconduct?

<p>Courage and moral strength (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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