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What is the primary reason why trade secrets are valuable assets to an organization?
What is the primary reason why trade secrets are valuable assets to an organization?
- Trade secrets provide a competitive advantage by being known only within the organization
- Trade secrets are required by law to be protected by organizations
- Trade secrets are a form of intellectual property that can be patented
- The organization has invested significant resources in acquiring or developing the information (correct)
Which of the following would be considered a trade secret for a company?
Which of the following would be considered a trade secret for a company?
- The company's logo and branding
- The names and contact information of the company's clients
- A patented manufacturing process
- A formula for a unique product (correct)
Why is it important for organizations to protect their trade secrets?
Why is it important for organizations to protect their trade secrets?
- To prevent competitors from gaining an unfair advantage
- To comply with legal requirements for protecting intellectual property
- To avoid losing the financial investment made in developing the trade secrets (correct)
- To maintain a monopoly in the market
Which of the following would NOT be considered a justification for an employee to blow the whistle on their employer?
Which of the following would NOT be considered a justification for an employee to blow the whistle on their employer?
What is one of the risks that a whistle-blower may face for exposing unethical practices in their organization?
What is one of the risks that a whistle-blower may face for exposing unethical practices in their organization?
Which of the following statements about trade secrets is FALSE?
Which of the following statements about trade secrets is FALSE?
What is one way that organizations can protect their trade secrets?
What is one way that organizations can protect their trade secrets?
Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence that a whistle-blower may face for exposing unethical practices?
Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence that a whistle-blower may face for exposing unethical practices?
Why is fair competition an important consideration when protecting trade secrets?
Why is fair competition an important consideration when protecting trade secrets?
Which of the following statements about trade secrets is TRUE?
Which of the following statements about trade secrets is TRUE?
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