Question

multiple choice question
what is the purpose of the sarbanes–oxley act of 2002?

to prohibit anonymous ethics complaints

to protect whistleblowers from retaliation

to require all employers to maintain an ethics office

to punish employees who reveal unethical behavior by their employer

Explanation:

The Sarbanes - Oxley Act of 2002 has provisions to protect whistleblowers (those who report unethical or illegal corporate behavior) from retaliation by their employers. The first option is incorrect as it doesn't prohibit anonymous ethics complaints. The third option is wrong as it doesn't require all employers to have an ethics office. The fourth option is incorrect as it protects, not punishes, those who reveal unethical behavior.

Answer:

B. To protect whistleblowers from retaliation