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What is whistle-blowing? What risks might a whistle-blower face?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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What is a core competency? How do firms benefit from their core competencies?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Answer to Question 1

Whistle-blowing means to report an unethical or illegal behavior of another employee or of the company to the proper officials. Whistle-blowers risk being penalized for their lack of loyalty.

Answer to Question 2

A core competency is a distinctive strength or advantage that is central to a firm's operations. Firms use their core competencies in new markets and increase their revenues and profits.



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