Dmitri is trying to establish a long-term relationship with the purchasing agent at Longwood Publishing, Inc. Over lunch, Dmitri told the agent that he accidentally saw a confidential memo on the CEO's desk that discussed the hostile takeover of Longwood's major competitor. What do you think of Dmitri's business behavior?

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Dmitri's behavior is unethical as he breached the confidentiality of the CEO's memo, which could harm Longwood's reputation and relationship with its competitors. The purchasing agent may also feel uncomfortable with the disclosure of this information and may view Dmitri as untrustworthy. Therefore, his actions may have jeopardized his chances of building a long-term relationship with the agent.

Dmitri Is Trying to Establish a Long-Term Relationship with the Purchasing