alleryStart learning →Carrying trade secrets to a new employer is which ethical violation?
ATaking unfair advantage of a weaker party
BCondoning the unethical actions of others
CCommitting improper personal behavior
DDivulging proprietary information
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Divulging proprietary information
1. Hiding or divulging information is one of the categories of unethical business activity.
2. Hiding covers failing to disclose harmful findings about a product.
3. Divulging covers taking product development work or trade secrets to a new place of employment.
4. Nothing here involves unfair advantage, tolerance of others, or personal conduct outside the job.
_Source: OpenStax Introduction to Business (CC BY 4.0), Ch 2 "Making Ethical Decisions and Managing a Socially Responsible Business", section 2.1 Recognizing Unethical Business Activities_
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