Which of the following statements best describes why the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 does not always provide the desired protection?

a. The government purposely made the act weak as an attempt to protect itself from being wrongfully accused by employees.
b. It can be difficult for an employee to prove that the assertions made against a government agency are true.
c. It can be difficult for an individual to refute a superior's claim that punishment given is for poor performance rather than for providing information.
d. The nondisclosure agreement that employees sign when they become employed by the government automatically puts an employee who reveals information in the wrong.

c