Abstract
In this article, the writer considers the ethical implications of whistle blowing in the corporate context. Aristotle's doctrine of the golden mean is used to create a sliding scale where overall social impact of a given case is analyzed to serve as a guideline as to whether whistle blowing would be ethical in that case. Case studies of Enron and a tobacco company are used as examples.

From the Paper
"Ethics, which constitute a paradigm of socially acceptable behaviors mutually agreed upon in a given context (business, medicine, law, etc.) are by definition arguable and changeable, subject to evolution as situations and context changes. This essay will discuss some of the ethical issues related to the popular concept of whistle blowing. Whistle blowing in this context means that an employee reports company misconduct or illegalities, which would otherwise be unknown outside of company circles, to the public or to a government entity. It is among the most frequently seen and controversial ..."

Tags:whistle, blowing, ethics, Aristotle

Abstract
Whistle blowing is informing on illegal or unethical practices in the workplace. It is becoming more and more common, but is whistle blowing worth it to an individual? Standards of business ethics are changing rapidly in response to whistle blowers who capture a public audience. This paper analyzes the similarities and differences in regard to the justification of whistle blowing. The findings support that most whistle blowers suffer in many ways, and the negative consequences to the whistle blower far out way the positive. The legal avenues the whistle blower utilizes are becoming far more common as laws are changing to protect them. Lastly, this paper explores the writer's opinion on ethics, whistle blowing, laws, and consequences.

Outline
1. What is Whistle Blowing?
i. Definition
ii. Examples
2. Illustration-Case Study of Enron
i. History of Enron
ii. Key Personnel
iii. Whistle Blowers
3. Consequences of Whistle Blowing
i. Positive Aspects of Whistle Blowing
ii. Negative Aspects of Whistle Blowing
4. Justification for Whistle Blowing
i. Religious
ii. Moral
iii. Legal
iv. Revenge
5. Results of Whistle blowing
i. Loss of Job
ii. Retaliation/Discrimination
iii. Poor Health
iv. Family & Friends
6. Personal Viewpoint
i. It is not worth it
ii. Lessons from the Past
7. Laws in Place for Whistle Blowers
i. Federal Sentencing Guidelines
ii. Organizational Direction
8. Summary
i. Real Life Example
ii. Opinion

From the Paper
"Based in Houston Texas, Enron was formed in July 1985 by a merger of Houston Natural Gas and InterNorth of Omaha, Nebraska. Enron was initially a natural gas pipeline company but rapidly evolved from delivering energy to brokering entry futures as energy markets were deregulated. Enron Corporation was one of the world's largest energy commodities before the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filed. Enron marketed electricity and natural gas, delivered energy and other physical commodities, and provided financial and risk management services to customers worldwide. Enron, through a variety of accounting tricks relating to partnerships, inflated their profits and lowered debt. They misled their employees, investors, and the general public about the financial stability of the company. As reported by Enron 101, "Enron executives reaped millions through these partnerships and by selling off stocks before the demise, while Enron employees lost much of their retirement and investors lost millions" (Enron 101)."

Tags:enron, moral, ethic

Abstract
The paper discusses whistle-blowing within the context of corporate America and argues that employees have an ethical responsibility to "blow the whistle" on corporate conduct that is unethical - even if the act of doing so might cause serious difficulties for one's career. The paper discusses how whilst whistle-blowing appears like a straight-forward matter - if you see wrong-doing, you step forward to confront it - the reality is that taking steps to make one's organization ethical and transparent is not easy when the temptation exists to do nothing and to secure one's own career. The paper posits that until American organizations develop a corporate culture that not only tolerates whistle-blowing but even cherishes it, people will continue to say and do nothing while wrong-doing occurs around them. The paper also notes that laws and protections for whistle-blowers are insufficient to ward off acts of intimidation and retribution against whistle-blowers, and organizations themselves must look at a decentralized, non-hierarchical and responsive organizational structure that invites people to come forward with their concerns.

From the Paper
'The next several pages will discuss whistle-blowing within the context of corporate America and argue that employees have an ethical responsibility to "blow the whistle" on corporate conduct that is unethical - even if the act of doing so might cause serious difficulties for one's career. Suffice it to say, whilst whistle-blowing appears like a straight-forward matter - if you see wrong-doing, you step forward to confront it - the reality is that taking steps to make one's organization ethical and transparent is not easy when the temptation exists to do nothing and to secure one's own career. Put simply, until such time as American organizations develop a..."

Tags:conduct, unethical, world

Abstract
This paper addresses whistle-blowing as a valid concept -- the contributing factors that encourage it, the typical responses by the organization, and the consequences to the whistle-blower. Current whistle-blowing laws are presented along with recommendations of what management can do to treat it as a positive management tool.

From the Paper
"When an employee steps forward and legitimately accuses an organization of wrongdoing, it can bring out the worst in everyone. The hierarchy -- right up the line to the CEO and the Board of Directors, if the allegations are serious enough -- may enact one of several scenarios. The company may instigate a cover-up. It could make the whistle-blower (instead of the allegations) the issue by trying to discredit the individual. It could retaliate against the whistle-blower. Or, in perhaps the most unethical of these scenarios, the company could pretend to listen, appoint the whistle-blower to solve the problem, deny access to needed information -- and make the whistle-blower the scapegoat when the wrongdoing persists."

Tags:TQM, employee, management, False, Claims, Act, Whistle-blower, Protection, Act

Abstract
Whistle blowing refers to a warning issued by a member or former member of an organization to the public about a serious wrongdoing or danger created or concealed within the organization. This paper takes a look at the subject, covering issues such as employee loyalty to the organization, the difficulties faced by all parties involved, the implementation of internal solution policies, and the establishment of some necessary conditions that should be established before one undertakes blowing the whistle.

From the Paper
"Many objected to this approach in which whistleblowing is primarily framed as an act of disloyalty, one that needs rationalization or that can be pursued only under special circumstances. The fault, for them, is found in the notion that individuals should be loyal to a company. A company is not a person and not, therefore, deserving of loyalty. While a company typically consists of people, it is not a group of people with a purpose that transcends self-interest. Loyalty, according to them, exists in the context of human relationships and entails a readiness to engage in sacrificial behavior."

Tags:legislation, securities, commission, conduct

Abstract
This paper examines how whistle-blowing is a method by which individuals or organizations can have an impact on what is perceived as a wrongdoing or unethical practice. Many industries, countries, organizations, companies and professions have rules, guidelines and legislation that set the parameters for and deal with the reporting of wrongdoing. The paper looks at how in many cases there are private industry-specific rules and practices that govern how whistle-blowers and their message(s) are to be treated and discusses some examples within the healthcare industry.

From the Paper
"Two cases in the 1990's in Japan illustrate the problems associated with whistle-blowing and these types of problems in the health care profession. In the first case, in 1995, a nurse leaked information to the press after she had taken the information to the hospital board. She leaked the information because she believed that the board would 'not take any action'. The board did take action but only after the information had been leaked to the press. In the second case, at the end of May 1996, an anonymous man called the police to inform them that a doctor had administered a drug to a male patient at the hospital that killed the patient. Police immediately initiated an investigation. Surprisingly enough, in the second case a number of patient's and their families expressed support for the doctor, but many of the hospital's nurses were very vociferous in their outrage against the doctor, with some going so far as to say they would quit if the doctor was not fired."

Tags:information, industry

Abstract
The following is a research paper exploring the moral issues of whistle blowing or telling the truth in the nursing profession. The paper uses resources, primarily from the World Wide Web to discuss the implications of not divulging when a mistake has been made or when a patient's health is at risk.

Tags:moral, issues, nursing, profession

Abstract
This paper discusses the importance of whistle blowing in journalism as a pillar to the free press and a democratic society. The author provides several examples of individuals who were all a significant force for change in the evolution of whistle blowing. The paper concludes that whistleblowers will always remain a necessary force in the press because as long as there is corporate competition or politicians with agendas, whistleblowers will be required in their capacity as watchdogs of democracy and ethics.

From the Paper
"What followed was an explosion in the media. Just a few months after Darby handed over the photos, the television programme 60 Minutes II broke the story. The New Yorker picked up the story and detailed Darby's involvement. Then, while eating lunch in the mess hall one day, a group of soldiers witnessed Donald Rumsfeld on television addressing Abu Ghraib. Rumsfeld paid tribute to Darby and commended him for his action.
"The secret was out now and word spread fast around unit of Darby's so-called betrayal. The reaction was so threatening to Darby that he was sent home early and told that he would probably never be able to return home. The experience terrified Darby. He was forced to move to a secure military base and was ostracized by members of the
community, some of them his own familyv. Like so many cases of whistle blowing, the costs ended up being high for Darby."

Tags:whistleblower journalism fca, false claims act, inspectors general act

Abstract
Employees who report illegal or wrongful activities of colleagues are known as "whistle blowers". The paper provides a balanced argument to support both sides of this subject by discussing the positive and the negative aspects of whistle blowing in the workplace. The paper analyzes the similarities as well as the differences with regards to the opinions of whistle blowing. Lastly, this paper offers suggestions one might consider before becoming a whistleblower as well as possible recommendations for the future advancement in the protection of innocent whistleblowers.

From the Paper
"We must also consider that corporations in are run with the expectations that they will function in ways that are compatible with the public interest. That they will obey laws governing their activities and not do anything that undermines basic democratic processes. Lest we not forget they must also create a profit for the stakeholders of their company. In accomplishing such feats companies may find it difficult to maintain this high level of honesty. Although companies may have answers for their each and every action they make the action is not always ethical or legal and deserves action."

Tags:Public, Interest, Disclosure, Act, corporation, employment

Abstract
The writer of this paper stresses that nurses have a moral and ethical obligation to disclose potentially serious medical mistakes to their patients. The patient has the right to know if an error has occurred and how that error could affect their medical care. While nurses are in fear of losing their jobs, they are obligated morally to put their personal job security aside and speak up with they see that there is a potential problem with a patient's healthcare. Morally, nurses should also speak out when they see a potential administrative problem. This paper contains relevant statistics regarding errors in medical care to patients.

From the Paper
"Nurses are obviously afraid to tell when they are the cause of or witness a mistake. They fear for their jobs and they fear lawsuits. However, there is a moral obligation to tell. The Bible tells us that the "truth will set you free." Nurses will undoubtedly have some feelings of guilt if they don't tell the truth. It is possible to feel burdened with the knowledge that someone has been seriously injured or have even died due to a mistake that is the fault of the nurse in question or another. In addition to moral issues, it's important for nurses to reveal mistakes so that the medical industry and politicians know the conditions in which nurses work. They must fully get a picture of the dangers of having over-worked medical professionals and hospitals that are seriously short staffed."

Tags:labor, risk, health, medical, profession, administration, morals, ethics