To encourage employees to monitor and report unethical or illegal behavior in the workplace,an employer should
A) propagate a rigid code of company ethics with no room for "gray" areas.
B) develop a support system to enable "whistle blowers" to report their observations.
C) punish "whistle blowers" as nothing more than gossips out to destroy coworkers.
D) deny promotions and other rewards to employees who know about unethical or illegal behavior but who fail to report it.

Question

To encourage employees to monitor and report unethical or illegal behavior in the workplace,an employer should​
A) ​propagate a rigid code of company ethics with no room for "gray" areas.
B) develop a support system to enable "whistle blowers" to report their observations.​
C) punish "whistle blowers" as nothing more than gossips out to destroy coworkers.​
D) deny promotions and other rewards to employees who know about unethical or illegal behavior but who fail to report it.​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Developing a support system for "whistle blowers" can help employees feel safe and confident to report unethical or illegal behavior without fear of retaliation. This can include policies to protect confidentiality and legal representation for employees who do come forward. Propagating a strict code of ethics may not always cover all gray areas or issues that may arise, and punishing "whistle blowers" can create a toxic and unsafe work environment. While denying promotions and rewards to employees who fail to report unethical behavior may seem like a deterrent, it may also create fear and mistrust among employees.

To Encourage Employees to Monitor and Report Unethical or Illegal