TITLE

Don't Fear Whistle-Blowers

AUTHOR(S)

Wiscombe, Janet

PUB. DATE

July 2002

SOURCE

Workforce (10928332);Jul2002, Vol. 81 Issue 7, p26

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Discusses how several organizations encourage a culture where bad news can be heard and acted on. Obstacles in whistle-blowing; Suggestions on protecting employees from being ostracized in a company if they report what they know; Information on the ethics program established by Sears, Roebuck and Co. to deal with standards and conduct in a company.

ACCESSION #

6940252

 

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