Define the significance of whistle-blowing and the act itself according to various conditions.

Learning Objectives: Define the term whistle-blower according to various criteria. Define the significance of whistle-blowing and the act itself according to various conditions. Assess situations where whistle-blowing may or may not be justified, given the duties and obligations of all parties and the potential consequences of the act. Describe the characteristics and importance of laws designed to protect whistle-blowers and key points in the debate over the moral justifications of these laws.