How Does the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 Apply to Federal

question 89

Multiple Choice

How does the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 apply to federal employees?

• A)It establishes a reward system for federal employees who report their employers for genuine violations of rules, abuse of power, and wasting funds (among other concerns).
• B)It implements a structured method for federal employees to report their employers for rule violations, wasting funds, or abusing authority (among other concerns).
• C)It prevents reprisal against federal employees who report their employers for rule violations, wasting funds, or abusing authority (among other concerns).
• D)It establishes a strict set of consequences for federal employees who falsely report their employers for rule violations, wasting funds, or abusing authority.

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Definitions:

Ethical Egoism

The thesis that people ought to act in their own self-interest.

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Aristotle

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