W 2/27 Bok (EIB 335-342); Case Study: Vandivier (EIB 323-335)

Topic: Whistleblowing

1. According to Bok, what are the three criteria for determining whether whistleblowing is justified? Does the B.F. Goodrich case pass this test?

2. Why should whistleblowing only be used as a last resort?

3. In cases in which one promised to be silent, does Bok think one should keep the promise of blow the whistle?