Which Term Refers to the Disclosure by an Employee of Illegal

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which term refers to the disclosure by an employee of illegal or unethical conduct on the part of others within the organization?

• A) whistle-blowing
• B) acknowledgement
• C) conflict of interest
• D) organizational communication

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Definitions:

Weapon

An instrument or device designed to inflict harm or physical damage.

Inner Forces

Psychological factors or motivations that drive an individual's behavior from within.

Pessimistic

A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen; a lack of hope or confidence in the future.

Defense Mechanisms

Strategies the ego uses to defend itself against the anxiety provoked by conflicts of everyday life. Defense mechanisms involve denials or distortions of reality.