Packhorse Corp

question 49

Multiple Choice

Packhorse Corp. has kept a design for a picking machine in strict confidence. Packrat Corp. hired a computer expert to break through Packhorse's access codes via the Internet and download the design secret. Packrat is now selling similar machines at a lower price because it did not have to bear the development costs. What offence has been committed?

• A)Theft
• B)Fraud
• C)Unauthorized use of a computer
• D)Mischief in relation to data
• E)None

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Definitions:

Mutual Interests

Shared objectives or benefits among parties in a negotiation or relationship that can lead to more cooperative and productive outcomes.

Competitive Advantage

An attribute that allows a company to outperform its competitors, creating greater value for its customers or clients.

Pay Equality

The principle of ensuring that employees receive equal pay for equal work, without discrimination based on gender, ethnicity, or other such factors.

Turnover

Refers to the rate at which employees leave a company and are replaced by new employees.