Which of the following statements best describes the activities of a whistle-blower?
A)Mattel employees were sorry that 150 of the 10 million Power Wheels cars and trucks the company sold had caught on fire.
B)Mattel research engineers proved that the spate of fires in the company's Power Wheels cars and trucks was the result of consumers' tinkering with the engine.
C)A former Mattel employee owned one of the Mattel Power Wheel cars that caught on fire and slightly burned its rider.
D)The Consumer Product Safety Commission investigated the fires and ordered a recall to repair all of the 10 million units that had been sold.
E)A Mattel employee reported to the Consumer Product Safety Commission that Mattel knowingly manufactured an electrical system for Power Wheels that would catch on fire after prolonged use.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A whistle-blower is someone who exposes misconduct or illegal activity within an organization. Option E describes a scenario where a Mattel employee reports to the Consumer Product Safety Commission that the company was knowingly manufacturing a faulty product, which resulted in fires. Therefore, it fits the definition of a whistle-blower activity.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Activities of a Whistle-Blower