According to Statistics on External Employee Whistleblowers,the Least Important Factor

question 16

Multiple Choice

According to statistics on external employee whistleblowers,the least important factor that motivates them to bypass internal company reporting mechanisms is:

• A) The belief that internal reporting would be futile and not result in needed corrective actions
• B) The desire for monetary rewards
• C) Fear of retaliation
• D) Past experiences in which they or others were retaliated against

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Definitions:

Management's Discussion

A section of a company’s annual report where management presents an analysis of the company’s performance, future prospects, and financial health.

Annual Reports

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Off-Balance-Sheet

Financial obligations or assets not recorded on a company's balance sheet, often due to being contingent or uncertain.

Disposal of a Segment

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