Whistleblowing and Ethics in Public Offices

1. : What does whistleblowing mean in public offices?
(A) Hiding corruption to protect colleagues
(B) Reporting unethical or illegal activities within an organization
(C) Supporting favoritism in administration
(D) Promoting secrecy in governance

2. : Which of the following is a major ethical justification for whistleblowing?
(A) Protecting public interest and preventing harm
(B) Promoting personal gain
(C) Defending corrupt practices
(D) Ignoring accountability

3. : Whistleblower protection laws are designed to:
(A) Punish individuals who reveal misconduct
(B) Protect employees from retaliation when reporting corruption or fraud
(C) Encourage secrecy in governance
(D) Support misuse of authority

4. : Which of the following is a risk commonly faced by whistleblowers?
(A) Promotions and rewards
(B) Retaliation, harassment, or job loss
(C) Legal protection and support
(D) Recognition as ethical leaders

5. : Ethical responsibility in whistleblowing requires that:
(A) False accusations are spread without evidence
(B) Allegations are made responsibly with supporting facts
(C) Corruption is ignored to maintain silence
(D) Public funds are misused secretly

6. : Which international body adopted principles to protect whistleblowers?
(A) United Nations (UN)
(B) Transparency International
(C) NATO
(D) IMF

7. : Whistleblowing contributes to ethics in public offices by:
(A) Strengthening corruption
(B) Promoting accountability and integrity
(C) Weakening transparency
(D) Supporting nepotism