Author Question: What is whistle-blowing? What risks might a whistle-blower face? What will be an ideal ... (Read 42 times)

ts19998

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 531
What is whistle-blowing? What risks might a whistle-blower face?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

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


kbennett34

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 333
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.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Addicts to opiates often avoid treatment because they are afraid of withdrawal. Though unpleasant, with proper management, withdrawal is rarely fatal and passes relatively quickly.

Did you know?

In the ancient and medieval periods, dysentery killed about ? of all babies before they reach 12 months of age. The disease was transferred through contaminated drinking water, because there was no way to adequately dispose of sewage, which contaminated the water.

Did you know?

The tallest man ever known was Robert Wadlow, an American, who reached the height of 8 feet 11 inches. He died at age 26 years from an infection caused by the immense weight of his body (491 pounds) and the stress on his leg bones and muscles.

Did you know?

Congestive heart failure is a serious disorder that carries a reduced life expectancy. Heart failure is usually a chronic illness, and it may worsen with infection or other physical stressors.

Did you know?

It is believed that humans initially contracted crabs from gorillas about 3 million years ago from either sleeping in gorilla nests or eating the apes.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library