Whistle Blower is a person who takes a stand against the wrong for Selfless motives and remains resolute to his/her stand. This was a presentation given by me as a group of 5 girls across the MBA at Atmiya Institute of Technology & Science

1. Whistle-blowing

2. OUTLINE
Definition
Purpose
Types
Characteristics
Effects
Case study
Protection laws
Conditions for protection
Learnings
Implementation of policy
Takeaway for self

3. Introduction
Whistle blowing means calling attention to wrongdoing that is
occurring within an organization to the public or to those in
positions of authority.
One who discloses information about misconduct in their
workplace that they feel violates the law or endangers the
welfare of others.
One who speaks out, typically to expose corruption or dangers
to the public or environment.
Whistleblowers can be employees, suppliers, contractors,
clients or any individual

4. Objective of Whistle Blowing
To eradicate unethical behaviour.
To create a whistle-blowing culture.

5. Types of Whistle-Blowing
Internal Whistle-
Blowing
When an individual
advocates beliefs or
revelations within
the organization.
External Whistle-
Blowing
When and individual
advocates beliefs or
revelations outside
the organization.

6. Characteristics of a
Whistleblower
 Altruistically Motivated
 Utilitarian
 Uninterested in Altering Their
Behavior
 Allows Own Attitudes and
Beliefs to Guide Them
 Often are Well Educated and
Holds Professional Positions

7. Effects of Whistle-
Blowing
Forced to leave
organization/demotio
n
Credibility ruined
Family, health,
and/or life in
jeopardy
Physical or
psychological
isolation
Organization
experiences loss of
money, restitution,
productivity, and
positive reputations.
Incarceration

8. CASE STUDY ON
SATYENDRA DUBEY

9. Case Study – Satyendra
Dubey
31 year old IIT Kanpur – civil engineer
He was Deputed as the director of the
project undertaken by National Highway
Authorities of India.
Assigned Prime Ministers “Golden
Quadrilateral Project” – to connect the four
corners of India.

10. Findings in Golden
Quadrilateral
Sloppy project reports
Huge advances were given to
contractors.
Contracts awarded on the basis of
forged documents.
Loot of public money.

11. What Did Dubey Do?
Wrote a letter to his superior.
Wrote a letter to prime Minister.
Wrote the same letter to the chairman
of the NHAI.
Wrote a second letter requesting
Anonymity.

12. The BlindDeaf Effect
The PMO didn’t bother to investigate.
For in an act of murderous negligence , he handed
over the letter with Satyendra's particulars to
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
At least 8 officials scanned the letter before
passing it to NHAI.

13. whistleblowing murder
In 2003 , Satyendra Dubey was found
dead in Gaya .

14. Protection Laws
The Whistleblower
Protection Law ~
1989
The Whistleblower
Act ~ 1994

15. Conditions For Protection
1. Disclosure is in the interest of justice, the company and its
stakeholder.
2. The whistleblower must believe the misconduct to be
substantially true.
3. The whistleblower must not act maliciously or make false
allegations.
4. The whistleblower must not seek any personal gain.

16. Implementation of Policy
This policy applies in areas of:
1. Breach of law or any policy of the Company.
2. Failure to comply with a legal obligation.
3. Miscarriage of justice.
4. Health and safety risks, including risks to the public as
well as other employees.
5. Damage to the environment.
6. Sexual,physical or other abuses.
7. Actions which are unprofessional, inappropriate or in
conflict with a general understanding of what is right and
wrong.

17. Learning for Employees
DO’s
1.keep calm
2.Think about the risk
and outcome before you
act.
3.Remember you are a
witness, not a
complainant.
Don’t
1.Forget there may be an
innocent or good
explanation.
2.Became a private
detective.
3.Expect thanks.

18. Learning for Employers
Encourage staff to report concerns and
ensure they understand they will be
offered protections if they make a
disclosure in good faith.
Implement a whistle blowing policy.
Give special consideration to staff who
are in their probationary period.
Include whistle blowing awareness in
induction.

19. Takeaway for self
Stand up for dignity – whistleblowing
It takes courage for an individual to raise
concerns about poor practice or abuse within
an organization.
“Society desperately needs principled and
courageous people, and it needs them to be
successful in exposing problems and
exploring solutions”