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Instructor Resource Collins, Business Ethics 3e SAGE Publishing, 2022 Discussion Questions Chapter 9: Ethics Reporting Systems 1. As described in this chapter, the False Claims Act provides a financial incentive to employees for reporting instances of fraud to the federal government. What do you think of the idea of rewarding people for whistle-blowing? Should the primary motivation be the desire to “do the right thing” rather than seek financial reward? Answer: In any event, it ought to be instinct to report any instances of fraud or other wrongdoing. In other words, the whistleblower's acts must be motivated solely by a desire to do good or “the right thing”, and their acts must stem from a desire to ensure that the public interest is promoted and protected. Financial reward or other incentives might motivate someone to come forward with information, but if those incentives are not fulfilled, the whistleblower might keep quiet out of lack of motivation. While a person's integrity cannot be swiftly undermined, if a whistleblower is motivated by incentives, they may be in a situation where they accept a larger reward to stop speaking out. 2. The chapter cites research that the second most common form of experience retaliation is “Other employees intentionally ignored them or began treating them differently” (p. 16). Can you imagine instances when you might intentionally ignore or otherwise respond differently to a whistle-blower in your department? Answer: If a whistleblower in my department was to make reports that were unsupported or for personal gains, I would very certainly disregard or ignore them. I can never support someone who makes damaging accusations without any proof. Some whistleblowers may occasionally report activities based only on hearsay or a lack of concrete evidence; in such cases, I would disregard them because their actions could amount to defamation and harm the department's or the company's reputation overall.

Instructor Resource Collins, Business Ethics 3e SAGE Publishing, 2022 3. Could you imagine aspiring to become an ethics officer? What type of career track or training do you think would be necessary to become an ethics officer? Answer: Yes, without a doubt. This is because I do not tolerate any wrongdoing or intolerable behaviors. I would enjoy leading the charge in promoting moral behavior among employees and all activities. To become an ethics officer, I think it is necessary to complete training and obtain a degree in ethics, philosophy, law, business, or a related. This course provides training in corporate ethics, including what it is, why it matters, and when and how to apply it in the workplace. Additionally, the person must have a track record of upholding and practicing ethics everywhere they have been. The combination of education, practical experience, and ongoing professional development is key to success in this role. 4. Suppose that after you have been working for a company for some time, an “ethics assist” line is created. What is your first reaction upon hearing the news? Do you have any suspicions or concerns? What additional actions could management take that would enhance employee receptiveness to an ethics assist line? Answer: I would be thrilled to see the ethics assistance line implemented since it is a positive step toward doing away with immoral practices and promoting moral conduct at work. My concerns would be about the business's readiness to make sure that the ethics help line functions well and handles unethical actions at the workplace, rather than about the idea itself. Use of the recently established ethical help line by management would be necessary for the line to be successful and for them to set an example for the other employees. It is imperative that management educates the staff about the need of always acting ethically and how using the ethics help line can be a great way to help everyone work toward the shared goal of ending unethical behavior. Additionally, the management must provide confidentiality when employees utilize the ethics help line to report any unethical activity. If not, employees will be afraid to complain because they may face consequences if their identity is made public.

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