2007-08-19 08:25:33 · 5 answers · asked by lucindalyman 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
It usually menas that you have priveleged knowledge about something that is going on in a corporation, as in something out of the ordinary or against policy/regulations, so you decide to tell outside sources such as the media, news papers, etc...which exposes the company or individuals who are violating the rules.
2007-08-19 08:33:26 · answer #1 · answered by Dr T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Based on the concept of a referee's whistle that stops the game when an infringement of the rules occurs. This is when an insider (usually an employee) reports illegal or immoral activities to some public authority or to a newspaper to highlight the irregularity.
Yes it is "ratting" but it is supposed to be done in the interest of the greater good. In the UK there is supposed to be some legal protection but it is not fully tested yet.
2007-08-19 15:35:40 · answer #2 · answered by morwood_leyland 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
``The act of informing authorities of harmful, dangerous, or illegal activities``.
For example, if someone find a fraudulent activity in an organisation he/she can report to his/her superior.This type of activity is very important for the organisation as it may prevent the fraud if reasonable actions are taken.
2007-08-19 16:27:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reporting illegal activity. This usually refers to illegal activity by your employer.
2007-08-19 20:53:37 · answer #4 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TO RAT SOMEONE
2007-08-19 15:31:18 · answer #5 · answered by ticketoride05 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋