Which statement corresponds to Criterion 5 of the whistleblowing framework?

• A. The employee has good reasons to believe that by going public the necessary changes will be brought about
• B. The employee wants fame
• C. The employee seeks legal immunity only
• D. The employee should avoid any disclosure

Answer: (B)

The main idea being tested is the motivation behind whistleblowing—the reasons a person decides to go public. Criterion 5 in this framework focuses on the whistleblower’s personal motive, specifically whether the desire for fame and public attention is driving the disclosure. The statement “The employee wants fame” directly names that motive, making it the clearest fit for this criterion. The other options describe outcomes or actions (hoping for change, seeking legal immunity, or avoiding disclosure) rather than the underlying reason for whistleblowing, which is why this option aligns with Criterion 5. In short, recognizing fame-seeking as a motive helps distinguish disclosures that are truly about addressing wrongdoing from ones that may be more about personal notoriety.