The Art of Typography Quiz

What is the primary ethical conflict in whistleblowing?

Loyalty and honesty
Fairness and confidentiality
Loyalty and fairness
Honesty and confidentiality

Which of the following actions would you consider as a possible example of whistleblowing?

Writing a letter to the CEO about your concern about poor Health & Safety practice
Speaking to colleagues about bullying at work
Speaking to your manager about colleagues misappropriating stock
All of these

In dealing with a whistleblowing case, you should:

Keep it as quiet as possible because media may hear about it
Report according to internal procedures and due to legal considerations, all whistleblowing cases should be kept confidential
Deal with the issue without making any noises because it is just a matter of running an organisation and therefore it is not a big deal
Make the response visible within the organisation as much as possible to demonstrate to employees that the organisation is listening to concerns and taking actions

What do you need to qualify for protection under the Protected Disclosure Act? Choose all that apply

Proof that your disclosure about the wrongdoing is not a mere rumour or an unfounded allegation.
Proof that retaliation against you was caused by your disclosure of wrongdoing
Proof that your boss is involved in the wrongdoing
Proof that you are not involved in the wrongdoing

Who does the Protected Disclosure Act protect?

Independent contractor
Volunteers
Private and Public sectors
All of the above

Which of the following are components of a well-designed whistle-blowing policy?

An effectively communicated statement of responsibility
A clearly defined procedure for reporting
Trained personnel to receive and investigate reports
All of these

Which of the following should be considered when deciding whether to blow the whistle?

How will this look on my résumé?
What is the best way to blow the whistle?
Is there the possibility of promotion?
All of these

What could be wrongdoings in a workplace subject to whistleblowing?

Corruption
Unsafe Workplace
Violated Laws
All of The Above

Whistle-blowers are individuals who:

discover evidence of malpractice in their workplace but choose to ignore it.
witness and report the misconduct in the business for which they do not work.
bring the misconduct in the business they work for to the attention of others.
witness but ignore the misconduct in the business for which they do not work

Which of the following is necessary for whistleblowing to occur?

information
legal protection
a nondisclosure agreement
managing authority

Anonymous disclosures are acceptable?

True
False

A whistle-blower is primarily motivated by?

retaliation
ethical concern
personal gain
fear of retribution

Loyalty to an organisation can sometimes lead to whistleblowing if _____.

the organisation is a large one
the whistleblower enjoys legal protection
the whistleblower wants to see change in the organisation
the government is paying the employee for the information

The main motivation for there to be Protected Disclosure Act is that whistleblowing

represents a minority
is likely to be oppressed
is in the interest of the public
should enjoy freedom of speech

All whistle-blowing policies should include

a guarantee against retaliation
a guarantee of continued employment
a way for employees to go public
specific monetary awards

With reference to the act, what are the whistle-blower’s protection requirements?

a disclosure is only protected where it meets the definition of a disclosure in Section 1
the employee must make the disclosure in good faith. The employee may not be motivated employee must follow the correct procedure in making a disclosure
All of the above

Which of the following statements are FALSE.

People do not blow the whistle because they;

Are acting in a manner consistent with the usual social responsibility in the company of strangers.
Are certain about the wrongdoing.
Assume that nobody else will act, especially someone more qualified who is responsible in the situation.
All of the above

There may be limitations in investigating the matter where the whistle-blower chooses to remain anonymous.

True
False

Which of the following statements are correct?

The HR Department is responsible for communicating this policy to all employees and retaining a signed copy of this Policy.
Disciplinary measures will be taken if allegations are initiated for malicious reasons or in bad faith.
There may be limitations in investigating the matter where the whistle-blower chooses to remain anonymous.
All Protected Disclosures and the whistle-blower’s identity are treated confidentially
All of the above
None of the above

Complete the following sentences by choosing the applicable missing word from the list.

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annually
Occupational detriment
onboarding
fairness
facts

The policy shall be reviewed _________________ to ensure that it meets legal requirements and reflects best practice.

____________________________________—refers to disciplinary action; being dismissed, suspended, demoted, harassed, or intimidated or being transferred against your will because of the disclosure.

For new employees, make sure you provide details about your program as part of their ___________________.

Whistleblowing brings two moral values, ___________and loyalty, into conflict.

Put together a summary of the_______________, leaving opinions and speculation out.

Choose the 2 laws that protect whistle-blowers from employer retaliation in South Africa.

Protection of Personal Information Act
Financial Intelligence Centre Act
Public Administration Management Act, 2014
The Companies Act of 2008.
The Protected Disclosures Act of 2000.

Match the definition to the term.

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disclosure
occupational detriment
reiterate

the action of exposing unethical and or illegal acts/intentions

disciplinary action; being dismissed, suspended, demoted, harassed, or intimidated or being transferred against your will.

means to say something again or several times, typically for emphasis or clarity.

What are the required feedback period to inform a whistle-blower about decisions to investigate a matter or to refer it to another person or outside bod means to say something again or several times, typically for emphasis or clarity.

12 days
21 days
30 days

Which of the following statements are true?

A Whistle-blower does not have to report activity that is illegal and harmful
A Whistle-blower is an employer who spread gossip.
A Whistle-blower is acting in the best interest of the public

Which of the following are examples of whistleblowing?

Reporting false certifications by educational institutions or certifying agencies
Reporting concealment of safety concerns
Reporting covering up of wrongdoing
Reporting over-billing for services
All of the above

What is the most positive outcome for an organisation from whistleblower activities?

The whistleblower can receive law protection to protect their activities
A Whistleblower shines a spotlight that stimulates immediate action to correct a situation of wrongdoing and long-term action to prevent such activities from reoccurring.
The whistleblower often receives a cash reward for their actions.
The whistleblower often receives public recognition for their action.

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