Question 1

According to the textbook, the term whistle-blower was originated by ________ to categorize those public employees who challenge activities of their own agencies when they deem such activities to be improper.

Accepted Answer

The term whistle-blower was originated by Ralph Nader to categorize those public employees who challenge activities of their own agencies when they deem such activities to be improper.

Question 2

According to the textbook ethics case study, justifications for whistle-blowing include protests:

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed are justifications for whistle-blowing. Deviations from the bureaucratic ideal can indicate corruption or unethical behavior, disputes concerning official policy may reveal conflicts of interest or violations of ethical standards, and moral imperatives may require speaking out against wrongdoing even when it involves personal risk or consequences.

Question 3

Have whistleblowers succeeded within the FBI?

Accepted Answer

Both options A and B provide examples of whistleblowers who succeeded within the FBI, with Special Agent Jane Turner reporting data fraud by her boss and Special Agent Bassem Youssef revealing obstructions by FBI managers.

Question 4

What justification for whistleblowing by public administrators seems to be the least effective?

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 6: Public Organizations Management Loyalty

According to the textbook, the term whistle-blower was originated by ________ to categorize those public employees who challenge activities of their own agencies when they deem such activities to be improper.

According to the textbook ethics case study, justifications for whistle-blowing include protests:

Have whistleblowers succeeded within the FBI?

What justification for whistleblowing by public administrators seems to be the least effective?