Whistleblowing Quiz

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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?

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?

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?

<p>Report it to the appropriate authorities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way can an employee contribute positively to addressing misconduct in an organization?

<p>By actively reporting instances of misconduct (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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