Whistle blowing is best described as calling public attention to

A. Your own previous unethical behavior.

B. Unethical behavior of employees under your control.

C. Secret illegal behavior by the employer.

D. Unethical or illegal behavior in a government agency you are monitoring as a private individual.

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Haven Eaton

Social Studies

5 May, 01:10

Whistle blowing is best described as calling public attention to

A. Your own previous unethical behavior.

B. Unethical behavior of employees under your control.

C. Secret illegal behavior by the employer.

D. Unethical or illegal behavior in a government agency you are monitoring as a private individual.

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Chapman · Answer 1

Answer: C. Secret illegal behavior by the employer

Explanation: Whistle blowing simply means exposing an illicit act which is been carried out secretly within an organization. A whistle blower is an individual who exposes an illegal, illicit or act of wrongdoing being secretly perpetrated by officials within a public or private organization. Secretive acts of wrongdoing could range from fraud, money laundering, violation of organizational rules and policies, leakage of classified information and acts which could threaten national security.