Malicious intrigues; underhanded tricks
After a few more incidents of underhanded behavior and performance issues, Lafair had to fire the problem employee.
Unfortunately, it appears to be the result of some underhanded dealings.
Do your customers believe - truly, honestly believe - that your product is worth their money? Or are they buying from you under pressure from underhanded sales tactics?
It's not as though China has to go about acquiring technology in a sly, underhanded way.
I also believe that being persuasive has nothing to do with using sneaky or underhanded tactics.