A(n)_______ is an employee who discovers corporate misconduct and chooses to bring it to the attention of others.
A)tattle-tail
B)internal spy
C)whistle-blower
D)chief ethics officer

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A whistle-blower is an employee who reports corporate misconduct, usually to someone outside their organization, in order to bring attention to the issue and hold the company accountable. The term "tattle-tail" has negative connotations and is not an appropriate term for an individual reporting misconduct. "Internal spy" is also inaccurate and suggests spying or covert activities, which is not the case for someone who reports misconduct in good faith. Chief ethics officer is a title for a specific role within a company and not necessarily the same as a whistle-blower.

A(n)_______ Is an Employee Who Discovers Corporate Misconduct and Chooses