Ethics in Whistleblowing and Reporting Corruption

1. : Whistleblowing refers to:
(A) Reporting wrongdoing or unethical practices within an organization
(B) Promoting company products publicly
(C) Following orders without question
(D) Maintaining strict workplace silence

2. : Which ethical principle most supports whistleblowing?
(A) Loyalty to superiors
(B) Protection of public interest and justice
(C) Avoidance of transparency
(D) Profit maximization

3. : A common ethical dilemma in whistleblowing is the conflict between:
(A) Honesty and loyalty to the organization
(B) Efficiency and productivity
(C) Technology and privacy
(D) Salary and promotion

4. : Which of the following is a potential risk faced by whistleblowers?
(A) Promotion to higher positions
(B) Retaliation, job loss, or harassment
(C) Increased salary
(D) Recognition in the company

5. : Ethical corporate cultures encourage whistleblowing by:
(A) Protecting whistleblowers from retaliation
(B) Punishing all dissent
(C) Hiding organizational flaws
(D) Discouraging transparency

6. : Reporting corruption helps uphold which ethical principle?
(A) Justice and fairness
(B) Profit-seeking
(C) Competitive advantage
(D) Absolute loyalty

7. : Which of the following international conventions addresses corruption?
(A) UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC)
(B) Paris Climate Accord
(C) Geneva Convention
(D) World Trade Agreement

8. : Internal whistleblowing refers to reporting misconduct:
(A) To external media outlets
(B) To colleagues and supervisors within the organization
(C) To government agencies only
(D) To the general public

9. : Which ethical principle is at risk when organizations suppress whistleblowers?
(A) Transparency and accountability
(B) Efficiency and speed
(C) Confidentiality of trade secrets
(D) Profitability

10. : One ethical argument against whistleblowing is that it may:
(A) Violate employee loyalty to the organization
(B) Promote fairness and justice
(C) Protect the public interest
(D) Encourage accountability