Which of the Following Is NOT a Reason Why Most

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason why most employees and others don't come forward with their suspicions or knowledge of fraud?

• A) Knowing for certain that fraud is taking place is common, but many employees don't believe it's their responsibility to come forward
• B) Heard the horror stories about what often happens to whistle-blowers
• C) Organizations don't make it easy
• D) People have been conditioned to believe that whistle-blowing is not acceptable

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Mixed-Motive Nature

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