Many Companies Send Important Proprietary Data to Their Various Subsidiaries

question 49

Multiple Choice

Many companies send important proprietary data to their various subsidiaries through the Internet. Someone who wanted to capture this data as it moves through electronic channels can use sniffing software. This is only one of many means through which unauthorized people can get access to data. This unauthorized interception of data is an example of which of the following challenges associated with electronic distribution of services?

• A) Security concerns
• B) The passivity of online users
• C) Slow customer feedback
• D) The inability to customize highly standardized electronic services
• E) The need to change consumer behavior

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Definitions:

Defensiveness

A psychological reaction characterized by the need to protect oneself from criticism, perceived threat, or vulnerability, often hindering open communication.

Body Orientation

Body orientation refers to the positioning of an individual’s body, which can communicate attitudes, feelings, or intentions non-verbally in social interactions.

Nonverbal Communication

The process of conveying a message without the use of words, through gestures, facial expressions, and body language.

Less Positively

A manner or perspective that is characterized by a reduction in optimism, encouragement, or affirmation compared to a more positive outlook.