The Ethics of Whistleblowing: Balancing Loyalty and Public Interest
Whistleblowing is a complex and often contentious issue that lies at the intersection of ethics, loyalty, and the public interest. It involves an individual within an organization coming forward to expose misconduct or unethical behavior within that organization. This act of speaking out against one’s own employer or colleagues can have far-reaching consequences, and it raises important questions about where loyalty should lie and how to balance the interests of the organization with those of the public....