SCENARIO ANALYSIS: THE INVISIBLE REPORTING SYSTEM

Scenario Overview 

A large public institution formally introduced a whistleblower reporting system two years ago. 

The organization: 

  • published a whistleblowing policy,  
  • created an online reporting platform,  
  • and appointed a compliance officer.  

However: 

  • most employees do not know how to report,  
  • staff training has never occurred,  
  • confidentiality procedures are unclear,  
  • and employees believe management discourages criticism.  

No reports have been submitted since the system was introduced. 

Management claims this proves the organization has no wrongdoing.