Ken Works in a Pharmaceutical Company That Sells Antibiotics at a Low

question 65

Multiple Choice

Ken works in a pharmaceutical company that sells antibiotics at a low cost to several African countries. He later learns that most of these drugs are expired antibiotics that have been repackaged by the company. Ken immediately informs one of his friends, a federal agent, of his company's illegal activities. Which of the following statements is true of the given scenario?

• A) The Sarbanes-Oxley Act would protect Ken from retaliation by his employer.
• B) Ken's constitutional right to freedom of speech would protect him from any form of retaliation by his employer.
• C) Ken would receive no protection since no comprehensive whistle-blowing law protects the right to free speech.
• D) The Data Protection Act would give the company the power to terminate Ken, and the company may or may not face legal action.

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Definitions:

Interest Rates

The percentage of a loan that is applied as interest for the borrower, usually shown as an annual percentage of the remaining loan amount.

Uncovered Interest Parity

A theory in economics that posits the difference in interest rates across two countries will match the anticipated shift in exchange rates between their currencies.

Interest Rate Parity

A theory stating that the difference between the interest rates of two countries is equal to the differential between the forward exchange rate and the spot exchange rate of their currencies.

Forward Exchange Rate

An agreed exchange rate for a currency transaction that will occur at a future date.