Which of the following employees is an external whistle-blower?
A)Laura, who files a complaint against one of her company's suppliers for not meeting a project requirement within the specified time
B)Evelyn, who reports to a senior manager that her supervisor deliberately stocks expired food products on the shelves of the super market
C)Benjamin, who alleges to the federal government that the company he works for is fixing prices with its competitors
D)Ray, who discovers and ignores the fact that his company's main competitor is engaging something unethical

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An external whistle-blower is someone who reports unethical or illegal behavior to an outside entity, such as the government or the media. Benjamin, who reports the price-fixing to the federal government, is an example of an external whistle-blower. Laura (A) is an internal whistle-blower since she is reporting misconduct within her own company. Evelyn (B) is also an internal whistle-blower since she is reporting misconduct within her own supermarket. Ray (D) is not a whistle-blower at all, as he is aware of unethical behavior and chooses to ignore it.

Which of the Following Employees Is an External Whistle-Blower