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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Attending trade show presentations given by a competitor's employees is a legal and ethical way of intelligence gathering as it is a public event and the competitor willingly presents information about their products or services. It is also a common industry practice. The other options involve unethical and possibly illegal means of gathering intelligence.

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