PRC-3 · Chapter 6 · Question 6 of 68
A lower-level employee observes the factory manager continually dumping toxic waste in a local river at night to save disposal costs. The employee reports this to the Environmental Protection Agency. This act is called:
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: A) Whistleblowing
Explanation
Whistleblowing occurs when a worker reports suspected wrongdoing at work, such as an environmental violation, to the public or authorities.
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