Which of the Following Intelligence-Gathering Techniques Is Most Likely to Be

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following intelligence-gathering techniques is most likely to be legal and ethical?

• A) Hiring investigators to examine the competitor's trash
• B) Entering a competitor's production plant without authorization
• C) Redirecting a competitor's emails to one's own company
• D) Attending trade show presentations given by a competitor's employees

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