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ZARMIN TAYYAB SARA JALALI

WHISTLEBLOWING

• What is whistle blowing?

• How do you whistle blow?

• When to whistle blow?

WHISTLEBLOWING

“ Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter “

DEFINITION :

Whistle blowing in its most general form involves calling(public)attention to wrong doing, typically in order to avert harm.

Whistle blowing is an attempt by a member or former member of an organization to disclose wrong doing in or by the organization.

Purpose

• To draw attention to unethical, inappropriate conduct which has or may have detrimental effects either for the institution or for those affected by its functions.

• It extends to situations where an individual believes that an activity is harmful while others involved are not aware of it or reject the perception that is involved

Types• Internal

• Personal

• External

List of famous whistleblowersCynthia Cooper

• Sherron Watkins

• Wiki leaks

• David Graham

How to whistle blow?

• Do it anonymously

• Collect any hard evidence

• Work through internal channels

• Work through external channels

When to whistle blow?Consult with independent observera) If matter is material and b) Misleading to company in a harmful manner

Utilize formal appeals mechanisms-before consulting superiors

c) If superior is involved, notify people in responsible positions including the board of directors

If internal appeals fail,whats next?a) Consult with independent outside

observers whether harmful consequence can be prevented or stopped.

b) Public awareness (if only way to stop the problem)

Laws protecting whistle-blower

Federal laws claims act• Began in 1863• Incentives for whistleblower• Changes in 1986

Protection act • Passed 1889• Protection against harm• legal

Whistle-blowing policy A whistle blowing policy encourages staff to

speak out if they have legitimate concerns about wrongdoings, as distinct from individual grievances, and establishes an accessible procedure for doing so.

When is Whistle-blowing ethical?

When the employee identifies a serious threat of harm, he or she should report it and state his or her moral

concern.

The employee must have documented evidence that is convincing to a reasonable, impartial observer that his or her view of the situation is accurate, and evidence

that the firm’s practice, product or policy seriously threatens and puts in danger the public or product

user.

The employee must have valid reasons to believe that revealing the wrongdoing to the public will result in

the changes necessary to remedy the situation.

When is Whistle-blowing unethicalWhistle-blowing must be questioned if:

• Motivation is the opportunity for financial gain or media attention

• Employee is carrying out a vendetta against the company

• Key point – better be very sure of your facts and your evidence better be irrefutable before blowing the whistle

Benefits• Whistle blowing leads to good results.

• Severe damage to the environment has been stopped by the actions.

• The actions of whistle blowers are potentially beneficial to society.

Disadvantages of Whistle-blowing

Diminishes Trust in the Workplace

Can Negatively Affect Your Career

Can Destroy the Company

Risk to Personal Safety

Conclusion

“ Too see wrong and not to expose it, is to become a silent partner to its continuance”.

“ Dr. John Raymond “

whistle-blowing is a moral obligation and the deeper interests of the professional, morality.

whistle-blowing is the right decision depends on its outcome.

Thank you