Which one of the following actions is an example of whistle-blowing?
A) Reporting to a supervisor that a fellow employee has a drug-problem
B) Fulfilling the role of referee at a sporting event
C) Telling the local newspaper about the company's upcoming annual picnic
D) Reporting the company's misdeeds to the authorities

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Whistle-blowing involves reporting illegal or unethical activities within a company to an external authority or agency, such as the government or law enforcement. Reporting misdeeds to the authorities would be an example of whistle-blowing, while reporting a drug problem to a supervisor, fulfilling the role of a referee, or sharing information about a company picnic with a newspaper would not be considered whistle-blowing.

Which One of the Following Actions Is an Example of Whistle-Blowing