Marcos Works for an Employer Who Is Routinely Dumping Toxic

question 24

Multiple Choice

Marcos works for an employer who is routinely dumping toxic waste into the nearby river. If he reports this first to the corporate ombudsman and nothing is done, and then to the local press, we would call him a(n) :

• A) Do-gooder.
• B) Whistle-blower.
• C) Stool pigeon.
• D) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Severance Pay

Payment given to an employee when they are terminated, typically based on how long they have worked for the company.

Discretionary Bonuses

Bonus payments made at the discretion of employers, typically not guaranteed and based on performance, profitability, or other criteria.

Low-Level Radiation

Radiation of lower intensity that does not produce immediate harm to living organisms but may have long-term health effects.

Inability To Perform

A situation where a party is unable to fulfill their obligations under a contract due to circumstances beyond their control.