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In corporate governance and professional ethics, what does the term "Whistleblowing" refer to?

Q: Answer-In corporate governance and professional ethics, what does the term 'Whistleblowing' refer to?

Whistleblowing occurs when a current or former employee exposes wrongdoing, statutory violations, financial fraud, corruption, health and safety hazards, or gross misconduct occurring within an organization. Whistleblowing can be internal reporting to compliance officers, ombudsmen, or higher management via dedicated whistleblowing channels or external reporting to law enforcement agencies, regulatory commissions, or the media. Modern corporate governance frameworks such as the Companies Act, 2013 and the Whistle Blowers Protection Act in India mandate vigil mechanisms to safeguard whistleblowers against retaliatory actions like termination or demotion.

A Submitting a routine internal grievance regarding shift schedules or working hours

B The disclosure by an employee of illegal, unethical, corrupt, or unsafe practices within an organization to internal authorities, regulatory bodies, or the public

C An acoustic factory signaling mechanism used to announce shift changes and break times

D A informal, verbal performance feedback conversation between a manager and a subordinate

E The collective bargaining strategy of issuing strike notices during trade union negotiations

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