In external whistle-blowing, an employee who discovers corporate misconduct brings it to the attention of:
A)the chief executive officer of his or her organization.
B)his or her supervisor.
C)the law enforcement agencies.
D)his or her human resource manager.

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External whistle-blowing involves bringing corporate misconduct to the attention of law enforcement agencies or government regulatory bodies. It is done when an employee has attempted to report the misconduct internally but has not received a satisfactory response or when the misconduct is of such a serious nature that it warrants external intervention. The other options, such as informing the CEO or HR manager, are forms of internal whistle-blowing.

In External Whistle-Blowing, an Employee Who Discovers Corporate Misconduct Brings