A Phone Call to a Government Official by an Employee

question 230

Multiple Choice

A phone call to a government official by an employee of the Enron Corporation disclosed the deception and dishonesty of the firm's accounting records. This employee played the role of a

• A) whistleblower.
• B) horn blower.
• C) ethics officer.
• D) moral policeman.

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Definitions:

Informal Groups

Collections of individuals within an organization that form naturally based on personal relationships rather than organizational structure.

Formal Work Assignments

Tasks or projects assigned in an official capacity, typically documented and structured within organizational frameworks.

Formal Groups

Organized collections of individuals with a specific purpose, structured roles, and established rules within a larger organization.

Shared Interests

Common goals, hobbies, concerns, or passions that create a basis for connection or cooperation among individuals or groups.