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When an employee in an organization uncovers wrongdoing, a. Lobbying - Lobbyists communicate with and try to
attempts to get it resolved within the organization and are persuade others to support an organizations interest
unable to( either because mechanisms are not in place or or stake as they consider a particular law, policy, or
there is no response), they then choose to report the situation regulation
outside of the organization (e.g. media or government agency) b. Direct Communications with Policymakers -
to achieve resolution. Becoming a whistle-blower is challenging Businesses invite officials to participate in activities
and potentially hazardous to ones career. Examples of that will improve government officials understanding
government protection for whistleblowers around the world are of management and employee concerns.
the following: c. Expert Witness Testimony Businesses provide
facts, anecdotes, or data to educate or influence
Stigmas Against Whistle-blowers. government leaders at public forums like
congressional hearings
Divided Loyalties - In some Asian countries, members of the
company are treated as family members and it is considered The Business Roundtable
wrong to report on family members. One of the most effective organizations for promoting
History - The country may have a tragic history of reporting on direct communication between business and policy
others. makers.
Logistics - Employees of global companies may be faced with Organization of CEOs of leading corporations.
numerous time zones and language differences that could Studies various public policy issues and advocates for
prevent whistle-blowing or make it more difficult. laws it believes foster vigorous economic growth and a
Fear of Retribution - Despite government laws to protect dynamic global economy.
whistle-blowers, many employees of global businesses fear
retaliation. Promoting a Financial Incentive Strategy
Privacy Issues in the Business-Consumer Relationship Some countries monitor sites for objectionable material.
Debate over protection of privacy vs. government access to Enforcing underage use is problematic; some blockers or
personal data began in earnest with 9/11 and still goes on. parental tracking devices have emerged. U.S. passed Child
New technological advances, like Radio Frequency I Online Privacy Protection Act in 1998 Congressional legislation
dentification (RFID) have increased ways privacy violations requires libraries to have Internet filters
can occur. Industry and Government Efforts to Manage Privacy
The ideas, concepts, and other symbolic creations of the
Web sites with a privacy policy do not necessarily mean that human mind. Protected in U.S. by copyright, patent and
the consumers personal information and online activities are trademark laws
Software Piracy
The illegal copying of copyrighted software. In U.S., Digital
Millennium Copyright Act (1998) makes it a crime to
circumvent antipiracy measures built into most commercial
software agreements.
In China, taking active steps to reduce piracy. Business
Software Alliance, since 1988, has represented leading
software companies internationally. In the Philippines, the
Optical Media Board is the government arm responsible to stop
software, video, and audio piracy.
Human Genome
In 2000, the Celera Genomics Group announced that it
completed the first sequencing of human DNA makeup.
Technological Challenges
Stem-cell research is research on non-specialized cells that
have the capacity to self-renew and to differentiate into more
mature cells.
Cloning
In 1986, a Danish scientist announced the first successful
cloning of a sheep from fetal cells.
In 2002, the U.S. Senate began debates on a bill to ban human
cloning.
In 2003, U.N. General Assembly started considering cloning
with no consensus.
Bioterrorism
Terrorist groups see the use of deadly bioengineered diseases
and poisons, such as smallpox, anthrax, and bubonic plague,
as effective tools