Who is someone who exposes wrongdoing within an organization?

• A. Whistleblower
• B. Code of Ethics
• C. Bravery
• D. Discretion

Answer: (A)

The main idea is identifying who reports and reveals misconduct within an organization. The person who does this is called a whistleblower. A whistleblower names the actor and the action: someone who exposes illegal, unethical, or improper behavior to stop harm and push for accountability, often by speaking up to supervisors, auditors, regulators, or the public. This distinguishes from a code of ethics, which is a set of standards guiding behavior rather than a person who acts. Bravery is a positive trait that someone might have, but it isn’t the term for the act or the person who performs it. Discretion means carefully managing or withholding information, which can be contrary to whistleblowing when the goal is to disclose concerns. In many cases, whistleblowers are protected by laws and organizations establish channels to report concerns safely and address the misconduct.