Conceling

Concealing information is a form of deception. This has been a morally questionable activity as long as societies have existed.

Soft concealment involves activities that customary ethics regards as acceptable within limits. Nevertheless, in order for a society to evolve even customary ethics must change to accommodate the civilizing process at work around the world.

Practical considerations are the source of much concealment. Contractors, for instance, do not reveal every detail of error they have made. Since the buying public does not understand the complexity of the work being performed, they can emotionally "go-off" over practically nothing. Business people learn over long periods of time not to overload the client with every detail of their work. It causes more trouble than it is work. In politics the thrust of this argument is put forth in the sausage paradigm. It goes to the effect that if you love sausage, don't watch how it is made. The day to day practicality of the political process is made up of element that are not always pretty, but are necessary in today's political activities.

• Predatory business practice
• Omissions
• Deception
• Initial Point
• Customary Ethics
• Constructive Taking
• Marginal Business Practices

Consequences of deception:

Short term deceptions appear to be an ordinary part of business, particularly where it is necessary to conceal the cost of materials and products from the customer. There are deceptions of the moment that are perpetrated and errors made due to lack of attention.

Long-term patterns of deception can generally be said to lead to a whole array of manipulations, monetary extractions, and aggressive billing tactics. Maintaining al long-term business more often than not requires striking a balance between honesty and profits.