Employers may fire a whistleblower, or pressure them into quitting. Employees who don't quit may be bullied, demoted, isolated or harassed. Some whistleblowers crack, becoming depressed, suffering panic attacks or drinking to cope with the pressure. Ignoring concerns over unlawful practices in the workplace or allowing a culture of fear about raising such concerns can have a negative impact on employee engagement and, as a result, productivity. It can also lead to higher staff turnover and increased recruitment costs. If an individual discovers that the company they work for is behaving unethically, then it is the moral duty of that individual to strive to address the unethical behavior. ... A simple formula: whistleblowing is exactly as ethical as the practices it exposes are unethical. Whistle blowing means calling attention to wrongdoing that is occurring within an organization. ... reporting wrongdoing or a violation of the law to the proper authorities. such as a supervisor, a hotline or an Inspector General. refusing to participate in workplace wrongdoing. testifying in a legal proceeding. Whistle blowing means calling attention to wrongdoing that is occurring within an organization. ... reporting wrongdoing or a violation of the law to the proper authorities. such as a supervisor, a hotline or an Inspector General. refusing to participate in workplace wrongdoing. testifying in a legal proceeding

Discuss Whistleblowing problems. What risk does blowing the whistle pose?

also... discuss fear of retaliation; legal liability; and cultural barriers. Thorough thoughts would be much appreciated!