LEG500 Week 3 Assignment 1: Whistleblowing and
Sarbanes-Oxley
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Use the Internet or Strayer Library to research instances of
whistleblowing in publicly traded companies within the last 12 months.
Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:
1. Describe
the key characteristics of a whistleblower, and briefly summarize one (1)
researched instance of whistleblowing in one (1) publicly traded company within
the last 12 months. Include the details of the issue that the whistleblower
reported and the effect of the whistleblower’s actions on both the
whistleblower himself and the company.
2. Decide
whether or not the whistleblower was justified in reporting the company’s
actions. Provide a rationale for your response.
3. Examine
the extent to which the whistleblower would be protected under the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Justify your response.
4. Use at
least two (2) quality resources in this assignment.Note: Wikipedia is not an acceptable reference and proprietary
Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
·
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12),
with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or
school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional
instructions.
·
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the
student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover
page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page
length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this
assignment are:
·
Determine the underlying causes for passage of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act and determine protections afforded to whistleblowers.
·
Use technology and information resources to research issues in
law, ethics, and corporate governance.
·
Write clearly and concisely about law, ethics, and corporate
governance using proper writing mechanics.
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