The Clandestine Collection of Trade Secrets or Proprietary Information About

question 175

Multiple Choice

The clandestine collection of trade secrets or proprietary information about a company's competitors is referred to as

• A) economic espionage.
• B) industrial espionage.
• C) marketplace espionage.
• D) industrial surveillance.
• E) patent infringement.

Comprehend the importance of fairness (procedural, distributive, interactional justice) during the implementation of downsizing decisions.

Understand the implications of downsizing on future work structures and employee relationships.

Describe alternatives to downsizing for cost reduction.

Recognize the role of HR planning strategies in downsizing and restructuring processes.

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Definitions:

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