Which of the following is NOT among the seven signs of a pending ethical collapse?

• A. Pressure to make numbers
• B. Whistleblowing hotline
• C. Bigger than life CEO
• D. Conflicts of interest overlooked

Answer: (B)

The idea here is that pending ethical collapse shows up as warning signs in governance and culture, not as protective tools. Pressure to make numbers creates incentives to bend or break rules to hit targets, signaling a culture where results trump ethics. A bigger-than-life CEO concentrates power and can derail accountability, making unethical behavior more likely to go unchecked. Conflicts of interest overlooked reveals governance gaps where personal or departmental gain can outweigh ethical standards. A whistleblowing hotline, on the other hand, is a governance mechanism that helps uncover problems and encourages reporting, reducing the chance of hidden misconduct. So the option describing a whistleblowing hotline is not a sign of a pending ethical collapse.