Because some employees will view whistleblowing as an act of disloyalty,management should recharacterize whistleblowing as necessary to the protection of the firm's:

A) integrity.
B) ethics code.
C) reputation and goodwill.
D) decision-making processes and reputation.

Whistleblowing

The act of exposing wrongful, unethical, or illegal activities within an organization to those in authority or the general public.

Goodwill

An intangible asset reflecting the value of a business above its tangible assets and liabilities, often associated with its brand, customer base, and reputation.