Question 1

Which of the following is true of the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989?

Accepted Answer

A) It imposed specific performance deadlines in processing whistle-blower complaints. 
B) It made it mandatory to disclose the name of the whistle-blower in all circumstances. 
C) It failed to safeguard federal employees from retaliatory behavior aimed at them. 
D) It only safeguarded nonfederal employees from retaliatory behavior against them. 
A) It imposed specific performance deadlines in processing whistle-blower complaints. 
B) It made it mandatory to disclose the name of the whistle-blower in all circumstances. 
C) It failed to safeguard federal employees from retaliatory behavior aimed at them. 
D) It only safeguarded nonfederal employees from retaliatory behavior against them.

Question 2

Why should whistle-blowing be the last resort?

Accepted Answer

The fact that an employee is left with n

Question 3

When a whistle-blower's immediate supervisor does not act, the employee should exhaust the company's internal procedures and chain of command to the board of directors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The _____ first addressed the issue of retaliation against federal employees who bring accusations of unethical behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 
B) Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 
C) False Claims Act of 1863 
D) Rehabilitation Act of 1973 
A) Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 
B) Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 
C) False Claims Act of 1863 
D) Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Question 5

The "Office of the Whistleblower" was created by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Qui tam lawsuits are illegal under the False Claims Act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Prior to 2002, legal protection for whistle-blowers existed only through legislation that:

Accepted Answer

A) safeguarded federal employees from retaliatory behavior aimed at them. 
B) encouraged the moral behavior of employees who felt compelled to speak out. 
C) safeguarded only nonfederal employees from corporate retaliatory behavior. 
D) encouraged whistle-blowers to act without any monetary rewards. 
A) safeguarded federal employees from retaliatory behavior aimed at them. 
B) encouraged the moral behavior of employees who felt compelled to speak out. 
C) safeguarded only nonfederal employees from corporate retaliatory behavior. 
D) encouraged whistle-blowers to act without any monetary rewards.

Question 8

If there is evidence that the employee is motivated by the opportunity for financial gain, the legitimacy of his or her whistle-blowing should be questioned.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Protection Act, a whistle-blower is entitled to between 10 and 30 percent of the monies collected if more than $_____ is collected.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and...

Question 10

An _____ whistle-blower is an employee who discovers corporate misconduct and chooses to bring it to the attention of law enforcement agencies and/or the media.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An _____ whistle-blower is an employee who...

Question 11

The Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 first addressed the issue of retaliation against corporate employees who bring accusations of unethical behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Whistle-blowers who expose fraudulent behavior against the government are entitled to between 10 and 30 percent of the amount recovered under the federal _____.

Accepted Answer

A) Civil False Claims Act 
B) Fair Employment Practice Act 
C) Enforcement Act 
D) Civil Liberties Act 
A) Civil False Claims Act 
B) Fair Employment Practice Act 
C) Enforcement Act 
D) Civil Liberties Act

Question 13

An employee can anonymously alert a company of suspected misconduct within the organization using the whistle-blower hotline.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Compare the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

Accepted Answer

The Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989

Question 15

It is argued that the actions of whistle-blowers are not always motivated by their integrity, but by money or by their egos.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What sort of protection or encouragement were whistle-blowers offered before the Whistleblowers Protection Act of 1989 was enacted?

Accepted Answer

Prior to 2002, legal protection for whis

Question 17

Which of the following is true of corporate whistle-blowing?

Accepted Answer

A) Corporate whistle-blowing is heavily discouraged by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 
B) Corporate whistle-blowers are no longer protected by law from retaliatory behavior. 
C) Corporate whistle-blowing has considerable potential for financial gain in some areas. 
D) Corporate whistle-blowers are no longer protected by the Whistleblower Protection Act. 
A) Corporate whistle-blowing is heavily discouraged by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 
B) Corporate whistle-blowers are no longer protected by law from retaliatory behavior. 
C) Corporate whistle-blowing has considerable potential for financial gain in some areas. 
D) Corporate whistle-blowers are no longer protected by the Whistleblower Protection Act.

Question 18

Which of the following employees is an external whistle-blower?

Accepted Answer

A) Laura, who files a complaint against one of her company's suppliers for not meeting a project requirement within the specified time 
B) Evelyn, who reports to a senior manager that her supervisor deliberately stocks expired food products on the shelves of the super market 
C) Benjamin, who alleges to the federal government that the company he works for is fixing prices with its competitors 
D) Ray, who discovers and ignores the fact that his company's main competitor is engaging something unethical 
A) Laura, who files a complaint against one of her company's suppliers for not meeting a project requirement within the specified time 
B) Evelyn, who reports to a senior manager that her supervisor deliberately stocks expired food products on the shelves of the super market 
C) Benjamin, who alleges to the federal government that the company he works for is fixing prices with its competitors 
D) Ray, who discovers and ignores the fact that his company's main competitor is engaging something unethical

Question 19

The Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 did not apply to federal employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The False Claims Act was strengthened in 1986 to:

Accepted Answer

A) deter whistle-blowers from speaking up by penalizing them. 
B) protect nonfederal employees from corporate retaliation. 
C) reject evidence provided by nonfederal whistle-blowers. 
D) make it easier and safer for whistle-blowers to come forward. 
A) deter whistle-blowers from speaking up by penalizing them. 
B) protect nonfederal employees from corporate retaliation. 
C) reject evidence provided by nonfederal whistle-blowers. 
D) make it easier and safer for whistle-blowers to come forward.

Which of the following is true of the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989?

Why should whistle-blowing be the last resort?

When a whistle-blower's immediate supervisor does not act, the employee should exhaust the company's internal procedures and chain of command to the board of directors.

The _____ first addressed the issue of retaliation against federal employees who bring accusations of unethical behavior.

The "Office of the Whistleblower" was created by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Qui tam lawsuits are illegal under the False Claims Act.

Prior to 2002, legal protection for whistle-blowers existed only through legislation that:

If there is evidence that the employee is motivated by the opportunity for financial gain, the legitimacy of his or her whistle-blowing should be questioned.

Under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Protection Act, a whistle-blower is entitled to between 10 and 30 percent of the monies collected if more than $_____ is collected.

An _____ whistle-blower is an employee who discovers corporate misconduct and chooses to bring it to the attention of law enforcement agencies and/or the media.

The Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 first addressed the issue of retaliation against corporate employees who bring accusations of unethical behavior.

Whistle-blowers who expose fraudulent behavior against the government are entitled to between 10 and 30 percent of the amount recovered under the federal _____.

An employee can anonymously alert a company of suspected misconduct within the organization using the whistle-blower hotline.

Compare the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

It is argued that the actions of whistle-blowers are not always motivated by their integrity, but by money or by their egos.

What sort of protection or encouragement were whistle-blowers offered before the Whistleblowers Protection Act of 1989 was enacted?

Which of the following is true of corporate whistle-blowing?

Which of the following employees is an external whistle-blower?

The Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 did not apply to federal employees.

The False Claims Act was strengthened in 1986 to:

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Organizational Ethics

Corporate Social Responsibility

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The Role of Government

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Exam 7: Blowing the Whistle

Which of the following is true of the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989?

Why should whistle-blowing be the last resort?

When a whistle-blower's immediate supervisor does not act, the employee should exhaust the company's internal procedures and chain of command to the board of directors.

The _____ first addressed the issue of retaliation against federal employees who bring accusations of unethical behavior.

The "Office of the Whistleblower" was created by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Qui tam lawsuits are illegal under the False Claims Act.

Prior to 2002, legal protection for whistle-blowers existed only through legislation that:

If there is evidence that the employee is motivated by the opportunity for financial gain, the legitimacy of his or her whistle-blowing should be questioned.

Under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Protection Act, a whistle-blower is entitled to between 10 and 30 percent of the monies collected if more than $_____ is collected.

An _____ whistle-blower is an employee who discovers corporate misconduct and chooses to bring it to the attention of law enforcement agencies and/or the media.

The Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 first addressed the issue of retaliation against corporate employees who bring accusations of unethical behavior.

Whistle-blowers who expose fraudulent behavior against the government are entitled to between 10 and 30 percent of the amount recovered under the federal _____.

An employee can anonymously alert a company of suspected misconduct within the organization using the whistle-blower hotline.

Compare the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

It is argued that the actions of whistle-blowers are not always motivated by their integrity, but by money or by their egos.

What sort of protection or encouragement were whistle-blowers offered before the Whistleblowers Protection Act of 1989 was enacted?

Which of the following is true of corporate whistle-blowing?

Which of the following employees is an external whistle-blower?

The Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 did not apply to federal employees.

The False Claims Act was strengthened in 1986 to:

Understanding Ethics

Defining Business Ethics

Organizational Ethics

Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate Governance

The Role of Government

Ethics and Technology

Ethics and Globalization

Making It Stick: Doing Whats Right in a Competitive Market

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