Which of the Following Is False About Whistleblowers

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is false about whistleblowers?

• A)Whistleblowers face stigma associated with blowing the whistle.
• B)Whistleblowers are often placed in a terrible ethical dilemma.
• C)Whistleblower protection laws prohibit retaliatory action against whistleblowers.
• D)Whistleblowers have observed some wrongdoing that may harm others,and decide to "blow the whistle" to protect the potential victims.
• E)The Sarbanes-Oxley Act is entirely devoted to whistleblower protection.

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