Mohan joined a company as Chief Finance Officer (CFO). He observes that the company is involved in concealing tax and engaged in other malpractices. He brought this fact to the notice of the Income Tax Authorities. This action of Mohan would be termed as _______.

cartelisation

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misconduct

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ethical wrong

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whistle blowing

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Solution

The correct option is D whistle blowing
Whistleblowing is an act of disclosing information to the public or any other higher authority about any malpractices or fraudulent practices taking place in a company by an employee of the company or other. Thus, the act by Mohan of bringing the fact of concealment to the notice of the Income Tax Authorities is known as whistleblowing.
Thus, the correct answer is D.

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