Answer to Question #253524 in Management for Seipati

Question

Define whistleblowing and explain the circumstances under which it would be justified.

Answer 1

Whistleblowing refers to a person passing information concerning ethical issues or wrongdoings; in an organization, employees usually do whistleblowing when they realize that moral rules are broken or imminent danger to an organization or consumers has occurred.

Circumstances that justifies the use of whistleblowing includes:

1. When policy or product is likely to impose serious harm to consumers or employees

2. When employees realize the severe threat to consumers or other stakeholders against their moral consciousness

3. When the supervisor fails to follow or act upon given procedures, no action is taken to address the issue.