The Use of Whistleblower "Hotlines" That Allow Employees to Report

question 251

Multiple Choice

The use of whistleblower "hotlines" that allow employees to report possible legal problems with a company anonymously:

• A) violate Fourth Amendment search and seizure rules
• B) are used in the U.S.
• C) are used in France and other European countries, which is where the practice began
• D) are used in both the U.S. and European countries such as France
• E) none of the other choices

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Definitions:

Memory Span

The capacity to hold a small amount of information in mind in an active, readily available state for a short period.

Short-Term Memory

An ability to hold a small volume of information in a state that is both active and easily accessible for a limited time.

Encoding

The process by which information is transformed into a format that can be stored in memory, an initial step in memory formation.

Short-Term Memory

A cognitive system with a limited capacity that is capable of temporarily holding information available for processing. Short-term memory is essential for day-to-day tasks such as reasoning and decision-making.