In: Computer Science
Write three to four paragraphs using the below scenario and attach your submission. Remember to check the rubric before submitting.
Suppose there are two large, competing telecommunication firms in your city (Company X and Company Y). The companies are hostile to each other. You have worked for Company X for five years in a position that gives you access to company trade secrets. You are now interviewing for a job with Company Y that would be a substantial step up in your career. During the interview, you get the impression that Company Y expects you to share your knowledge, including the trade secrets, if they hire you.
Let's say that you have signed a non-disclosure agreement as part of your condition of employment with Company X.
According to the question, If a Company hires you and it is a Substantial step up in your career. You can share your knowledge that you have gained but you can't share any trade secrets even if the rival company wants it from you.
As we know, the Five codes of Ethics
Coming to the part of confidentiality, this becomes an ethical issues, If we share any trade secrets that we have learned from our previous organisation.
We can share the knowledge what we have learned and we can also use our experience to keep our current company better but we can't share any trade secrets.