Whistle-blowing requires persistence

The more I learn about the actual experiences of whistle-blowers, the less I like the term. The phrase has a “tattler” ring to it; it calls to mind a individual who snitches from a safe distance. That couldn’t be further from the truth in most cases, and that’s a shame. Effective whistle-blowing can save money, repute �" and lives.

The Federal soldier Aviation disposal (FAA) inspectors who exposed problems at their federal agency and sou'-west Airlines did so at a unquestionably unsafe distance: they were threatened with fire, relieved of many duty, and endured other pressure level from on high. Why? Because they wanted Southwest to computer address cracks in some aeroplane. The special investigation programme their attempt sparked has resulted in what appears to be an aggressive focus on aircraft safety.

This column in the capital of Texas American-Statesman column praises the attempt of the FAA inspectors who seemingly tried to do their job and suffered for it. They’re not “whistle-blowers”; they’re inspectors. Perhaps, new titles or descriptions (Lapsed supervisors? Rule-breakers? Responsibility-shirkers?) should be given to their higher-up who failed to do their own jobs.

This BookTV program characteristic former WorldCom vice president of internal audit artemis Cooper, who late published a book about her experience uncovering inaccurate accounting pattern (requires RealPlayer).