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What action does an employee take when reporting misconduct to people or entities?
What action does an employee take when reporting misconduct to people or entities?
- Keep it a secret (correct)
- Share it with random people
- Convince others to engage in misconduct
- Post it on social media
What is the main purpose of an employee reporting misconduct?
What is the main purpose of an employee reporting misconduct?
- To seek corrective action (correct)
- To get more followers on social media
- To promote unethical behavior
- To cause chaos within the organization
Why is it important for an employee to keep reports of misconduct confidential?
Why is it important for an employee to keep reports of misconduct confidential?
- To gain personal benefits
- To prevent misinformation from spreading (correct)
- To protect the wrongdoer
- To avoid taking any action
What should an employee do if they witness unethical behavior in the workplace?
What should an employee do if they witness unethical behavior in the workplace?
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In what way can an employee contribute positively to addressing misconduct in an organization?
In what way can an employee contribute positively to addressing misconduct in an organization?
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Study Notes
Whistleblowing
- A whistleblower is an employee who reports misconduct to people or entities that have the power and presumed willingness to take corrective action.
- Whistleblowers may want to keep their identity secret to avoid retaliation.
- Reporting misconduct can be a difficult decision, especially if the whistleblower is under contract and fears consequences.
- Despite the risks, whistleblowers can play a crucial role in exposing and addressing wrongdoing.
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