Company X has a clearly communicated code of ethics and a whistle-blowing program.Sara used the whistle-blowing system to alert the management about a fraud being committed by a senior employee in the human resource department.The company investigated the allegation and punished the fraudster.However,Sara was shocked to find later that everyone in her team knew that she was the one who blew the whistle.What could be a major issue with the program at the company?
A)Unclear policies
B)Lack of awareness about the program
C)Management inaction
D)Lack of anonymity

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The major issue with the program at the company is the lack of anonymity. Even though the company has a whistle-blowing program, it is not effective as the identity of the whistle-blower is not kept confidential. This can have serious repercussions for the whistle-blower and may lead to a lack of trust in the program.

Company X Has a Clearly Communicated Code of Ethics and a Whistle-Blowing