In order to encourage the reporting of unethical behavior, some have suggested that whistleblowers should receive a portion of the penalties levied against firms that violate the law.

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In order to encourage the reporting of unethical behavior, some have suggested that whistle­blowers should receive a portion of the penalties levied against firms that violate the law.

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This is known as a whistleblower reward or bounty system, where the whistleblower receives a percentage of the penalties as an incentive to report unethical or illegal behavior.

In Order to Encourage the Reporting of Unethical Behavior, Some