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4. At a professional conference a woman who works for a competitor strikes up a conversation with you at a breakfast meeting. She tells you that the “word on the street” is that your companies are working on the same products, but their’s will hit the market sooner and at a better price. She tells you about their product’s pricing, and that she thinks it’s too low. She asks your opinion about pricing. Should you suspect a spy? Yes ____ No ____ 5. You work in the financial division of a large medical products company. One night at home you get a call asking you to participate in a survey about the economy. The questions are pretty generalized, with just a few about your job. When the surveyor finishes, he strikes up a conversation with you, discussing that many other people told him they are worried about job security because their companies are not doing well. He asks what you think about the future of your industry, then more specifically about your company. Should you suspect a spy? Yes ____ No ____ 6. You get a call from a headhunter, which is like an employment agent for professionals. She tells you that several competitors are looking for people with your qualifications, and that based on your salary, you are currently substantially underpaid in your job. She would like to recommend you for a job. She asks you to confirm details about your current position, responsibilities, and your latest project experience. Should you suspect a spy? Yes ____ No ____ Go to page ___ to catch the spies. PRODUCT PREVIEW
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