Michael Davis | Some Paradoxes of Whistleblowing

question 64

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Michael Davis | Some Paradoxes of Whistleblowing
Davis presents the standard theory of whistleblowing and what constitutes circumstances in which whistleblowing is morally required of an employee. Three paradoxes follow from the standard theory (of burden, of missing harm, of failure) , to which Davis responds with a complicity theory that avoids all of them. He uses the example of the Challenger in demonstrating a test of the latter.
-According to the standard theory, whistleblowing is morally required when

• A) considerable harm will occur to the public.
• B) internal procedures have not been effective.
• C) the whistleblower has reasonable and convincing evidence.
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Just Law

A legal principle or legislation that is regarded as fair, morally right, and in accordance with ethical standards.

Equitable Remedy

A corrective action ordered by a court that involves doing or refraining from doing something, as opposed to paying damages, to address a legal wrong or a breach of contract.

Equity Courts

Courts that have jurisdiction over cases involving remedies other than monetary rewards, such as injunctions or specific performance, based on fairness.

Injunction

An equitable remedy whereby the defendant is ordered to perform certain acts or to desist from certain acts.