Consumer Protection and Product Safety
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What responsibility do manufacturers and advertisers have with regards to the sale of goods to the public?

  • No responsibility as long as the goods are profitable
  • No responsibility as the government handles all consumer protection
  • Responsibility to ensure the safety and accuracy of labeling of goods (correct)
  • Responsibility to maximize profits at the expense of consumer safety

    • What was the impact of the 1916 MacPherson vs. Buick Motor Car case on manufacturers' liability?

  • It had no impact on manufacturers' liability
  • It increased the liability of retailers instead of manufacturers
  • It limited the liability of manufacturers for defective products
  • It expanded the liability of manufacturers for injuries caused by defective products (correct)

    • What concept replaced the caveat emptor doctrine in the consumer-seller relationship?

  • Strict product liability
  • Due care doctrine (correct)
  • Manufacturer's negligence
  • Retailer's responsibility

    • What made it difficult for injured consumers to recover damages prior to the 1916 MacPherson case?

    <p>The complexity of proving manufacturer negligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does business have an increased responsibility for product safety in an advanced economy?

    <p>To satisfy consumer wants and needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of today's workplace philosophy?

    <p>Social, political, and moral issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which legislation prohibited firing workers because of union membership or union activities?

    <p>The Wagner Act of 1935</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the historical basis of authoritarianism at the workplace according to David Ewing?

    <p>Rise of professional management and personnel engineering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibit in the workplace?

    <p>Discrimination on the basis of race, creed, nationality, sex, or age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What seems to be the trend in the law regarding the 'employment at will' doctrine?

    <p>Moving away from it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the historical basis of authoritarianism at the workplace according to David Ewing?

    <p>The rise of professional management and personnel engineering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Wagner Act of 1935 prohibit in the workplace?

    <p>Firing workers because of union membership or union activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and subsequent legislation prohibit in the workplace?

    <p>Discrimination on the basis of race, creed, nationality, sex, or age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What seems to be the trend in the law regarding the 'employment at will' doctrine?

    <p>The law seems to be moving away from the doctrine of 'employment at will'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some public sector employees protected from in terms of job security?

    <p>They can be fired only 'for cause'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Manufacturer's Responsibility

    • Manufacturers have a responsibility to ensure the safety of their products for public consumption.
    • The 1916 MacPherson vs. Buick Motor Car case shifted the liability from "caveat emptor" (buyer beware) to the manufacturer, making them accountable for product safety.

    Consumer Protection

    • The MacPherson vs. Buick Motor Car case replaced the "caveat emptor" doctrine with the concept of strict liability, holding manufacturers responsible for product defects.
    • Prior to the MacPherson case, injured consumers faced difficulties in recovering damages due to the "caveat emptor" principle.

    Workplace Philosophy

    • The main focus of today's workplace philosophy is on employee protection and safety.
    • In an advanced economy, businesses have an increased responsibility for product safety due to the potential harm caused by defective products.

    Labor Laws and Legislation

    • The Wagner Act of 1935 prohibited employers from interfering with employees' rights to form unions and engage in collective bargaining.
    • The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibited discrimination in the workplace based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
    • The trend in the law is moving away from the "employment at will" doctrine, which allows employers to terminate employees without reason.

    Worker Protection

    • Public sector employees are protected from unjust termination and enjoy greater job security.
    • David Ewing's historical basis of authoritarianism at the workplace suggests that management has traditionally held power over employees, but this is shifting towards greater employee protection.

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