Question 1

The main motivation for there to be whistleblower-protection laws is that whistleblowers____________.&#10;A) represent a minority&#10;B) are likely to be oppressed&#10;C) benefit society&#10;D) should enjoy freedom of speech

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The main motivation for whistleblower-protection laws is to encourage and protect individuals who disclose information about wrongdoing or illegal activities that benefit society but may harm powerful individuals or organizations. Whistleblowers are often taking a risk and putting themselves at potential harm or retaliation for speaking up. Therefore, protecting them is essential. While choices A, B, and D may be true in some cases, they do not accurately capture the main motivation behind whistleblower-protection laws.

Question 2

Which of the following is necessary for whistle-blowing to occur?&#10;A) information&#10;B) legal protection&#10;C) a nondisclosure agreement&#10;D) managing authority

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A

Question 3

A whistle-blower is primarily motivated by____________.&#10;A) retaliation&#10;B) ethical concern&#10;C) personal gain&#10;D) fear of retribution

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A whistle-blower is primarily motivated by ethical concern, meaning they feel a sense of responsibility to report illegal or unethical behavior that they have witnessed. While there may be fears of retribution or retaliation, personal gain is not typically a motivator for whistle-blowers.

Question 4

Loyalty to a corporation can sometimes lead to whistleblowing if____________.&#10;A) the corporation is a large one&#10;B) the whistleblower enjoys legal protection&#10;C) the whistleblower wants to see change in the corporation&#10;D) the government is paying the employee for their information

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Loyalty to a corporation can sometimes lead to whistleblowing if the whistleblower wants to see change in the corporation. It is not necessary that the corporation is large, the whistleblower enjoys legal protection, or the government is paying the employee for their information.

Question 5

Explain the ironic dimension of whistle-blowing with respect to employee loyalty.

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Question 6

The biggest weakness in the disloyalty argument against whistleblowing is that .&#10;A) an employee differs in many ways from an agent&#10;B) employees do not receive protection when whistleblowing&#10;C) employers have no right to expect loyalty from employees&#10;D) it does not apply to at-will employment

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The disloyalty argument assumes that employees are like agents who owe loyalty to their employers. However, employees differ from agents in many ways, such as having their own rights and responsibilities, which can justify whistleblowing.

Question 7

Describe ways in which employers can deal with potential cases of whistle-blowing. How do they further their interests in this regard?

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Question 8

Some corporations have an ombudsman, whose role is to____________.&#10;A) blow the whistle&#10;B) release information to the public&#10;C) report on employees&#10;D) hear complaints

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The role of an ombudsman is to hear and address complaints from employees or stakeholders within an organization. The ombudsman is intended to be a neutral party who can provide confidential assistance and advice to individuals who have concerns or grievances. While blowing the whistle, releasing information to the public, and reporting on employees may be necessary in some circumstances, these are not typically associated with the role of an ombudsman.

Question 9

Describe the pros and cons of legal protection for whistle-blowing.

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Question 10

All whistle-blowing policies should include____________.&#10;A) a guarantee against retaliation&#10;B) a guarantee of continued employment&#10;C) a way for employees to go public&#10;D) specific monetary awards

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Including a guarantee against retaliation is essential in any whistle-blowing policy. This ensures that employees feel safe and protected when reporting any misconduct or illegal activities within the organization. The other options, such as a guarantee of continued employment, a way for employees to go public or specific monetary awards, may not be necessary in all cases and could potentially create unintended consequences.

Question 11

The main reason that companies should have a whistle-blowing policy is that .&#10;A) it avoids tension and strife&#10;B) whistle-blowing helps business&#10;C) it enhances employee satisfaction&#10;D) wrongdoing harms them

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Question 12

Employees who are most upset with a company will most often____________.&#10;A) write to the CEO&#10;B) simply leave the company&#10;C) go public with their complaints&#10;D) hope the company will reform from within

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Question 13

How does the disloyalty argument against whistleblowing receive support from the law?&#10;A) Loyalty to a single company is enforced by the law.&#10;B) There is little legal precedent for whistleblower protection.&#10;C) There are many laws enforcing corporate confidentiality.&#10;D) Employees of a corporation are by legal definition agents of that corporation.

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Deck 4: Whistle-Blowing