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C/B/4242. Whistle blowing in workplace: case study of ethical dilemma faced by employee of tobacco firm Brown and Williamson

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1950
DATE:
2011
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The paper examines a case of an ethical dilemma faced by an employee of the US tobacco company Brown and Williamson about whether he should go public and ‘blow the whistle’ on the immoral practices of the company, or keep quiet. Issue of employee loyalty are discussed, the consequences of blowing the whistle in the workplace are considered. Arguments in favour and against business ethics are presented touching on the concepts of justice and fairness.

 

KEYWORDS: Whistle blowing, workplace, ethical dilemma, Brown and Williamson, business ethics,