according to professor norman bowie, which of the following factors is primarily relevant to the motivation of whistle-blowers? according to professor norman bowie, which of the following factors is primarily relevant to the motivation of whistle-blowers? public interest morally outweighs loyalty to the organization. belief that internal channels have been exhausted. the whistle-blower's feelings of duty to obey the law. their whistle-blowing has some chance of success.