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What responsibility do manufacturers and advertisers have with regards to the sale of goods to the public?
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?
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?
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?
What made it difficult for injured consumers to recover damages prior to the 1916 MacPherson case?
Why does business have an increased responsibility for product safety in an advanced economy?
Why does business have an increased responsibility for product safety in an advanced economy?
What is the main focus of today's workplace philosophy?
What is the main focus of today's workplace philosophy?
Which legislation prohibited firing workers because of union membership or union activities?
Which legislation prohibited firing workers because of union membership or union activities?
What is the historical basis of authoritarianism at the workplace according to David Ewing?
What is the historical basis of authoritarianism at the workplace according to David Ewing?
What does the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibit in the workplace?
What does the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibit in the workplace?
What seems to be the trend in the law regarding the 'employment at will' doctrine?
What seems to be the trend in the law regarding the 'employment at will' doctrine?
What is the historical basis of authoritarianism at the workplace according to David Ewing?
What is the historical basis of authoritarianism at the workplace according to David Ewing?
What did the Wagner Act of 1935 prohibit in the workplace?
What did the Wagner Act of 1935 prohibit in the workplace?
What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and subsequent legislation prohibit in the workplace?
What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and subsequent legislation prohibit in the workplace?
What seems to be the trend in the law regarding the 'employment at will' doctrine?
What seems to be the trend in the law regarding the 'employment at will' doctrine?
What are some public sector employees protected from in terms of job security?
What are some public sector employees protected from in terms of job security?
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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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