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  • Essay / Whistleblowing - 1686

    Whistleblowing is the act of reporting a business or organization that is doing something that could potentially harm the public. People expect organizations to adopt ethical practices and place public safety at the center of all their practices and concerns. These practices include product manufacturing. These products are intended for use by the public and must be one hundred percent safe to use. The problem with whistleblowers is that some people think that whistleblowers should be protected by law. Others believe that whistleblowers should not be protected by law. Ethical theories can serve as guidelines to help people understand whether the act of whistleblowing should be carried out or not. Two different journal articles call into question the act of whistleblowing as a whole. In today's society, whistleblowers can face an extreme audience. This happens because they inform the public of the harm caused by an organization. They can also be blacklisted by their employer and find themselves unemployed for several months or years if the act of denunciation is committed. The first review, “Internal” Business Practices?: The Limits of Whistleblower Protection for Employees Who Opse or Expose Fraud in the Private Sector, by David Aron, discusses the limitations faced by whistleblowers. He argues that whistleblowers should be protected by law because public safety should be a priority for all commercial organizations. John Stuart Mill's utilitarianism offers the best idea that fits with what the author says in this journal article. John Stuart Mill's utilitarianism offers the best because whistleblowers can bring the greatest number together for the greatest good by protecting the public from potential harm. This could also be a good means of protection under the law or not. Looking at each argument present. the more valid point would be that of Mill's utilitarian point of view. This one makes the most sense because people should inform the public of harm if it brings the greatest good to the greatest number of people. People should also have protection under the law because they should not have to worry about repercussions. Being a whistleblower will always have repercussions. Both articles make valid arguments about whether or not they should be protected by law. Three different ethical theories have been presented and argue their arguments. It was decided that Mill's utilitarian view made the most sense. It makes sense to ensure that whistleblowers have protection under the law because the public has the right to be protected from potential harm..