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Solving a Problem or Sounding the Alarm? Guidelines on Blowing the Whistle
By: Lynn S. Paine and Lara Adamsons
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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Citation
Paine, Lynn S., and Lara Adamsons. "Solving a Problem or Sounding the Alarm? Guidelines on Blowing the Whistle." Harvard Business School Background Note 308-005, June 2008. (Revised January 2012.)