Describe the key characteristics of a whistle blower.

1. Describe the key characteristics of a whistle blower, and briefly summarize one (1) researched instance of whistle blowing in one (1) publicly traded company within the last 12 months. Include the details of the issue that the whistle blower reported and the effect of the whistle blower’s actions on both the whistle blower himself and the company.
2. Decide whether or not the whistle blower was justified in reporting the company’s actions. Provide a rationale for your response.
3. Examine the extent to which the whistle blower would be protected under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Justify your response.