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Understanding Trade Secrets in Business Ethics

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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?

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?

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?

The employee has a personal grievance against the employer Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the risks that a whistle-blower may face for exposing unethical practices in their organization?

Being blacklisted and unable to find employment in the same industry Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about trade secrets is FALSE?

Trade secrets are a form of intellectual property that can be patented Signup and view all the answers

What is one way that organizations can protect their trade secrets?

By requiring employees to sign non-disclosure agreements Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence that a whistle-blower may face for exposing unethical practices?

Promotion for their ethical conduct Signup and view all the answers

Why is fair competition an important consideration when protecting trade secrets?

To prevent any one organization from gaining an unfair advantage Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about trade secrets is TRUE?

Trade secrets can include customer lists and pricing information Signup and view all the answers