employee who reports illegal accounting procedures is an example of a(n)
A) crony.
B) scab.
C) whistle-blower.
D) corporate snitch.
E) ombudsman.

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A whistle-blower is an employee who reports illegal or unethical behavior within an organization, such as illegal accounting procedures. This term is often used in a positive sense to describe individuals who act with integrity to expose wrongdoing. The other choices are not applicable in this context: a crony is a close associate or friend, a scab is a replacement worker during a strike, a corporate snitch is someone who reports minor infractions or policy violations, and an ombudsman is a neutral third party who resolves disputes between parties.

Employee Who Reports Illegal Accounting Procedures Is an Example of A(n)