Number of flashcards in this category: 14.
1.
Actual factual quality of data, versus the intent or image given off by presentation of facts.

Government seems to care more about latter; "paternalistic."
2.
programs seeking to increase acceptability of a social idea, cause or practice

ex. drunk driving awareness, seat belts, voting, pollution
3.
Does the greatest good for the most number of people. Looks mainly at the outcome, not the context.
4.
"buyer beware"; now there are Consumer Bill of Rights.
5.
Regardless of consequences, determine based on what is the most significant obligation. Doesn't consider context, just action itself.

"deon" = duty

If the act were okay universally, would it be okay?
6.
product: shoddy or unsafe, planned obsoleteness, knockoffs, environmentally unsafe
pricing: excessive markups
promotion: deceptive claims
place: high costs of distribution
7.
Greatest good: looks @ overarching rules. (Not case by case.)
8.
Greatest good for most people, on a case by case basis.
9.
cigarette ads: targetting kids?
violent toys/games
tainting "word of mouth" with buzz-agent programs
10.
Both the buyer AND seller should be better off after transaction.
11.
maximize self interest
12.
subset of values concerned with ends or principles of conduct (not religion, laws, or society).
13.
Businesses want:
- efficiency, high returns (ROI), maximum shareholder profit
These values don't always align with:
- upholding company values, social responsibility
14.
Consumer Bill of Rights
Federal Trade Commission
FDA
Federal Communications Commission
CPSC (Consumer Product Safety)