What is whistleblowing?
a) Reporting unethical or illegal activities within an organization
b) Spreading false information about a company
c) Promoting a business through advertisements
d) Lobbying for policy changes
Which law in the U.S. provides protection for whistleblowers?
a) Sarbanes-Oxley Act
b) Kyoto Protocol
c) NAFTA Agreement
d) Federal Reserve Act
Which of the following is an example of whistleblowing?
a) A company launching a new product
b) An employee exposing financial fraud in their company
c) A business expanding its operations
d) A government official giving a public speech
Whistleblower protection laws are designed to:
a) Punish employees for revealing corporate secrets
b) Provide immunity to anyone who leaks information
c) Prevent retaliation against individuals who report misconduct
d) Allow companies to take legal action against whistleblowers
Which organization is responsible for protecting whistleblowers in the European Union?
a) European Commission
b) European Whistleblower Protection Authority
c) European Ombudsman
d) European Court of Justice
What is the main purpose of the Whistleblower Protection Act?
a) To increase corporate profits
b) To ensure whistleblowers are legally protected from retaliation
c) To discourage employees from reporting corruption
d) To provide tax benefits to whistleblowers
Which of the following is a common risk faced by whistleblowers?
a) Promotion within the organization
b) Retaliation, such as job loss or harassment
c) A salary increase
d) Receiving a company award
Which sector is most commonly associated with whistleblowing cases?
a) Agriculture
b) Healthcare
c) Financial services
d) Entertainment
The term “blowing the whistle” originates from:
a) A referee stopping a game
b) A journalist publishing a news report
c) A corporate meeting
d) A government policy announcement
Which famous whistleblower exposed the U.S. National Security Agency’s surveillance programs?
a) Julian Assange
b) Edward Snowden
c) Mark Zuckerberg
d) Steve Jobs
What is the role of the Office of the Whistleblower at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)?
a) To investigate tax fraud
b) To regulate the stock market
c) To provide incentives and protections for whistleblowers reporting financial misconduct
d) To oversee environmental regulations
Which of the following is NOT a form of whistleblower retaliation?
a) Termination of employment
b) Denial of promotions
c) Protection under federal law
d) Workplace harassment
Whistleblowing contributes to public accountability by:
a) Concealing unethical behavior
b) Promoting transparency and deterring corruption
c) Increasing government secrecy
d) Discouraging ethical behavior in businesses
Which type of whistleblowing involves reporting misconduct within an organization?
a) External whistleblowing
b) Internal whistleblowing
c) Anonymous whistleblowing
d) Covert whistleblowing
What is the main difference between internal and external whistleblowing?
a) Internal whistleblowing reports issues within the organization, while external whistleblowing reports to outside entities
b) Internal whistleblowing is illegal, while external whistleblowing is encouraged
c) Internal whistleblowing is always anonymous, while external whistleblowing is public
d) External whistleblowing is only used for environmental issues
Which international organization has guidelines on whistleblower protection?
a) United Nations
b) World Trade Organization
c) International Monetary Fund
d) FIFA
Which industry often faces whistleblowing cases related to environmental violations?
a) Fashion
b) Oil and gas
c) Entertainment
d) Real estate
The False Claims Act in the U.S. allows whistleblowers to:
a) Claim ownership of company assets
b) Receive a portion of recovered funds in cases of fraud against the government
c) Automatically be granted immunity
d) Run for public office
Which of the following is an example of a whistleblower protection measure?
a) Offering legal support to whistleblowers
b) Immediate termination of whistleblowers
c) Hiding reports from the public
d) Blocking media coverage of whistleblower cases
A major challenge faced by whistleblowers is:
a) Public recognition and praise
b) Retaliation and legal threats
c) Being promoted within the organization
d) Increased salary and benefits
The U.K. law that protects whistleblowers is called:
a) Official Secrets Act
b) Public Interest Disclosure Act (PIDA)
c) Freedom of Information Act
d) Anti-Bribery Act
Why do some whistleblowers choose to remain anonymous?
a) To gain more media attention
b) To avoid retaliation and personal risks
c) To prevent companies from improving their policies
d) To receive financial benefits
Which type of fraud is commonly exposed by whistleblowers?
a) Identity theft
b) Insider trading
c) Unauthorized hacking
d) Money laundering
Which organization encourages whistleblowing in cases of corruption?
a) Transparency International
b) NASA
c) World Wildlife Fund
d) International Red Cross
Which of the following is an ethical dilemma whistleblowers face?
a) Balancing loyalty to their organization with public interest
b) Choosing the right investment strategy
c) Deciding which products to promote
d) Expanding business operations
