Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Activities of a Whistle-Blower

question 367

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the activities of a whistle-blower?

• A) Mattel employees were sorry that 150 of the 10 million Power Wheels cars and trucks the company sold had caught on fire.
• B) Mattel research engineers proved that the spate of fires in the company's Power Wheels cars and trucks was the result of consumers' tinkering with the engine.
• C) A former Mattel employee owned one of the Mattel Power Wheel cars that caught on fire and slightly burned its rider.
• D) The Consumer Product Safety Commission investigated the fires and ordered a recall to repair all of the 10 million units that had been sold.
• E) A Mattel employee reported to the Consumer Product Safety Commission that Mattel knowingly sold Power Wheels with an electrical system that could catch on fire after prolonged use.

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Definitions:

Public Policy

Government actions, including laws, regulatory measures, and funding priorities, which are intended to address issues of public concern or interest.

Study Of Ethics

The systematic examination of moral values, principles, and problems to discern right from wrong.

Sensitivity

The capacity to understand and respect the feelings and needs of others; often considered a critical skill in interpersonal relationships.

Right And Wrong

Fundamental ethical categories that guide moral decisions, distinguishing between actions that are morally acceptable and those that are not.