What Might Be the Missing Element of Responsible Whistle-Blowing in the Following

question 11

Multiple Choice

What might be the missing element of responsible whistle-blowing in the following scenario? One employee, Amy, tells another employee, Bob, that she has seen the company pass sensitive data on to clients in a way that violates user privacy. Bob then makes a report to the authorities.

• A) Merely passes information along to authorities
• B) Justifiably believes wrongdoing has occurred
• C) Intention to end wrongdoing (not merely revenge)
• D) The wrongdoing is serious

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Definitions:

Normal Balance

The side (debit or credit) of an account that is expected to have a greater balance based on standard accounting practices.

Asset

Resources owned or controlled by a business or individual that are expected to produce economic value or future benefits.

Petty Cash Fund

A small amount of cash kept on hand by a business for making immediate payments for small, incidental expenses.

Cash Short

A situation where the actual cash differs from the expected amount during a financial transaction or at the close of a business day.