Thomas Works for an Internationally-Renowned Computer Company

question 22

Essay

Thomas works for an internationally-renowned computer company. As a condition of his employment, Thomas signed a confidentiality agreement, in which he agreed not to disclose any trade secrets of the firm. The company has been researching a new computer advancement, and is on the brink of introducing this product to the buying public. Before the official product release, Thomas is considering offering information related to this new advancement to one of his company's competitors for a price. What categories of ethical behavior might be impacted by Thomas' decision to disclose this information to his employer's competitor?

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Definitions:

Kinesics

The study of body movement, gestures, and posture as forms of non-verbal communication.

Vocal Cues

Characteristics of speech, such as tone, pitch, and speed, that provide information beyond the content of the words spoken.

Paralanguage

The nonverbal elements of communication used to convey emotion and modify meaning, such as tone of voice, loudness, and tempo.

Slowly

With low speed; not quickly or rapidly.