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What is whistleblowing?
What is whistleblowing?
- Engaging in public relations activities for an organization
- Participating in company-sponsored social events
- Spreading rumors about an organization
- Reporting illegal or unethical activities within an organization (correct)
Where do most whistleblowers report internally?
Where do most whistleblowers report internally?
- To external entities
- To a supervisor, human resources, compliance, or a neutral third party (correct)
- To the media or government
- To their colleagues
What can whistleblowers do if the company does not address the issues internally?
What can whistleblowers do if the company does not address the issues internally?
- Resign from the company
- Communicate with external entities such as the media, government, or law enforcement (correct)
- Ignore the issues
- File a lawsuit against the company
What do some countries legislate regarding whistleblowing?
What do some countries legislate regarding whistleblowing?
What is a common consequence faced by whistleblowers?
What is a common consequence faced by whistleblowers?
What is whistleblowing?
What is whistleblowing?
Where do most whistleblowers report internally?
Where do most whistleblowers report internally?
What is a common consequence faced by whistleblowers?
What is a common consequence faced by whistleblowers?
How can whistleblowers bring allegations to light externally?
How can whistleblowers bring allegations to light externally?
What do some countries legislate regarding whistleblowing?
What do some countries legislate regarding whistleblowing?
What is whistleblowing?
What is whistleblowing?
Where can whistleblowers communicate information or allegations?
Where can whistleblowers communicate information or allegations?
What percentage of whistleblowers report internally within the company?
What percentage of whistleblowers report internally within the company?
In addition to internal channels, where else can a whistleblower bring allegations to light?
In addition to internal channels, where else can a whistleblower bring allegations to light?
What do whistleblowers often face as a consequence of their disclosure?
What do whistleblowers often face as a consequence of their disclosure?
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Study Notes
Whistleblowing
- Whistleblowing is the act of reporting fraudulent, illegal, or unethical activities within an organization.
Reporting Internally
- Most whistleblowers (around 70%) report internally within the company.
- Internal channels for reporting include HR, compliance, or internal audit departments.
External Reporting
- If the company does not address the issues internally, whistleblowers can bring allegations to light externally.
- External options include reporting to regulatory agencies, law enforcement, or the media.
Legislation on Whistleblowing
- Some countries have legislated to protect whistleblowers and encourage reporting of wrongdoing.
Consequences of Whistleblowing
- Whistleblowers often face retaliation, ostracism, or even legal action as a consequence of their disclosure.
External Channels for Reporting
- Whistleblowers can communicate information or allegations to external parties such as regulatory agencies, law enforcement, or the media.
Internal vs. External Reporting
- In addition to internal channels, whistleblowers can bring allegations to light externally through regulatory agencies, law enforcement, or the media.
- Around 70% of whistleblowers report internally within the company before considering external options.
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