US CMA Part 2 · Chapter 9 · Question 17 of 23
Which feature is most important for an effective whistleblower (ethics) hotline?
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) Reports can be made confidentially or anonymously, with protection against retaliation
Explanation
Employees are much more willing to report misconduct when they can do so confidentially or anonymously and trust that they will not suffer retaliation. Effective hotlines are often operated independently and report to the audit committee or a compliance officer, rather than to managers who may be implicated.
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