Franklin Industries' Whistleblowing (a GIN Case)

Questions

Assume you are in Natalie's position. Answer the following questions.

1. Consider the following assuming you have decided to act on your values:

• What are the main arguments you are trying to counter? That is, what are the reasons and rationalizations you need to address?

• What is at stake for the key parties, including those who disagree with you?

• What levers can you use to influence those who disagree with you?

• What is your most powerful and persuasive response to the reasons and rationalizations you need to address? To whom should the argument be made? When and in what context?

2. Assume you decide not to follow the script outlined in question 1 to bring the matter to the attention of others in the organization for fear of being fired. Do you think you have sufficient standing to file a whistle blower claim with the SEC under the Dodd-Frank Act? Explain.