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Which of the following best describes whistleblowing in an organisation?
Whistleblowing is the reporting of suspected wrongdoing, such as fraud, illegality or danger, by someone inside the organisation to a person or body able to act on it, whether internally or externally. It is not simply disobedience or leaking information for personal gain.
- AReporting suspected wrongdoing within the organisation to a person or body able to act on itCorrect
- BRefusing to carry out a lawful instruction from a manager
- CPublishing confidential financial results before the official announcement date
Explanation
Whistleblowing is the disclosure of suspected illegal, unethical or dangerous practices, either internally or to an external authority. Refusing a lawful instruction is insubordination, and publishing results early is a breach of confidentiality rather than a protected disclosure.
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