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Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 2008
Version: 5 January 2012
Revision date: 31-Jan-2012
Length: 5 pages
Data source: Generalised experience

Abstract

Many of us will at some point in our professional lives encounter situations involving what we believe to be wrongful or injurious activities that may cause harm to innocent parties, our company, or the public. It may be necessary to bring the matter to the attention of someone who can do something about it - to engage in what is sometimes called ‘whistleblowing.’ This note outlines some factors that should be considered when that happens.

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Abstract

Many of us will at some point in our professional lives encounter situations involving what we believe to be wrongful or injurious activities that may cause harm to innocent parties, our company, or the public. It may be necessary to bring the matter to the attention of someone who can do something about it - to engage in what is sometimes called ‘whistleblowing.’ This note outlines some factors that should be considered when that happens.

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