Gator Corp. (Scenario)Gator Corp. has recently been accused of corporate espionage by a competitor, Alli Inc. Gator Corporation's CEO responded to this allegation by stating that the firm's actions were merely part of its competitor intelligence efforts. Alli Inc.'s CEO, however, believes otherwise.Which of the following statements, if true, would most strengthen Gator Corp.'s argument?
A. One of the directors of Gator Corp. also serves on the board of Alli Inc.
B. Several ex-employees of Gator Corp. have recently moved to Alli Inc.
C. Gator Corp. has often used reverse engineering to understand its competitors' offerings.
D. Alli Inc.'s sales have recently dipped, while Gator Corp. has witnessed a substantial increase in sales.
Answer: C
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