A Rival of a Branded Food Product Manufacturer Was Known

question 108

Multiple Choice

A rival of a branded food product manufacturer was known to have asked a mutual supplier for certain ingredients, using secret codes known only to the manufacturer and the supplier. The competitor discovered an email password and was able to access the rival's codes on the supplier's network. This is an example of

• A) corporate intelligence.
• B) economic espionage.
• C) clandestine trade secrets.
• D) industrial reconnaissance.
• E) competitive surveillance.

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Definitions:

Sabotage

Deliberate actions aimed at damaging, disrupting, or undermining the operations of an organization or system.

Preventive Maintenance

Regular and systematic inspection, cleaning, and repair of equipment and facilities to prevent sudden failure and ensure operational efficiency.

Continuous Improvement

An ongoing effort to improve products, services, or processes through incremental and breakthrough improvements.

On-the-job Change

Alterations to work processes, responsibilities, or environments that occur in the course of one's employment.