Since employers very rarely approve of whistleblowing and generally feel that it is not in their best interests, it follows that whistleblowing is an act of betrayal on the part of the employee. But it is a betrayal made in the interests of the public good.
a Argument; conclusion: Employers rarely approve of whistleblowing.
b Nonargument.
c Argument; conclusion: It is a betrayal made in the interests of the public good.
d Argument; conclusion: Employers generally feel it is not in their best interests.
e Argument; conclusion: Whistleblowing . . . on the part of the employee.