Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Whistle-Blowing

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding whistle-blowing?

• A) Whistle-blowing is the normal channel through which employees can address issues involving unethical or illegal behavior within their companies.
• B) Whistle-blowing refers to the use of unpublicized information that an individual gains from the course of his or her job to benefit from fluctuations in the stock market.
• C) Whistle-blowing occurs when employees share confidential company information with external agents for personal gain.
• D) The federal and state laws governing whistle-blowing are simple and clear, so that they can be easily used by employees and employers to navigate through.
• E) Although whistle-blowing is sometimes characterized as "ratting on" colleagues or managers, it has an essential function.

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