According to the Harm-Preventing Account of Whistle-Blowing, a Necessary (But

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Multiple Choice

According to the harm-preventing account of whistle-blowing, a necessary (but not sufficient) condition for morally permissible instances of whistle-blowing is that

• A) You believe that the organization, though legitimate, is engaged in serious moral wrongdoing.
• B) You believe that your work for that organization will contribute (more or less directly) to the wrong if (but not only if) you do not publicly reveal what you know.
• C) A practice or product does or will cause serious harm to individuals or society at large.
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

Linea Alba

A fibrous structure that runs down the midline of the abdomen, forming an important anatomical landmark and serving as the attachment for certain abdominal muscles.

Serratus Anterior

A muscle located on the side of the thorax that assists in the upward movement of the arms and stabilizes the scapula.

Rectus Abdominis

A long muscle that runs vertically on each side of the anterior wall of the human abdomen, responsible for flexing the lumbar spine.

External Oblique

A large, flat muscle on the outside of the abdomen, essential for trunk rotation and lateral flexion of the torso.