Trade Secrets

question 79

Multiple Choice

Trade secrets:

• A) are protected by having employees agree by contract not to divulge them
• B) must be confidential and not based on general knowledge gained in the course of employment
• C) include information not known by competitors, that if had by competitors would cause the business to lose its advantage
• D) are protected by tort law
• E) all of the other choices

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Definitions:

Summarizing Techniques

Methods employed to condense information, capturing the main points or essence of a larger body of content.

Threat

A statement or indication suggesting that harm may be caused, often used as a means to coerce or influence behavior.

Scripting Strategy

A planned approach that outlines how interactions should unfold in specific situations to achieve desired outcomes, often used in customer service or negotiations.

Negotiation

The process of discussing an issue between two or more parties with the aim of reaching an agreement.