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How can consumers get the government to pass laws preventing companies from engaging in offensive behaviours?
By lobbying
What would consumers use lobbying to accomplish?
the passage of new laws punishing offensive behaviors by companies
Which measures are used by government to protect consumers?
meaures governments put in place to protect consumers from abuse
Companies that sell goods to consumers over the Internet are engaging in?
iou transaction
What did catalogs from companies such as Sears and Roebuck accomplish?
Allowed families to become consumers
How can consumers get the government to pass laws preventing companies from engaging in offensive behaviours?
By lobbying
How is the Better Business Bureau able to protect consumers?
by alerting the public and the government to fraudulent companies
What are Benchmarks of government for consumers awareness?
Government benchmarks requires companies to disclose what is previously viewed as private information to the consumer. An example is companies selling food that have genetically been modified.
Why should consumers be cautious about comparisons in advertisements?
The U.S. government does not evaluate claims between rival companies.
What would consumers use lobbying to accomplish?
the passage of new laws punishing offensive behaviors by companies
Does the federal government regulate consumers' access to their credit scores and reports?
The Federal Government passed a law so all consumers have free access to all of their credit history. They regulate these companies so they can not charge the consumers for this right. www.spendonlife.com/guide/fair-credit-reporting-act
What culture contribute to the preferences and behaviors of consumers?
value and belief
During the marketing era consumers found?
During the marketing era, consumers became more targeted and segmented by companies. Companies focused on creating strategies to promote products and services to specific consumer segments based on their preferences and behaviors. This era emphasized understanding consumer needs and wants to create tailored marketing campaigns.
How has the government helped level the playing field between businesses and consumers?
The government has implemented regulations and consumer protection laws to ensure fair practices in the marketplace, such as enforcing truth in advertising and preventing monopolistic behaviors. Agencies like the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) monitor businesses to prevent deceptive practices and promote competition. Additionally, initiatives such as consumer education programs provide individuals with the knowledge to make informed decisions. These efforts collectively help create a more equitable environment for both businesses and consumers.
Why do companies collect information about consumers?
Because they want to effectively advertise to consumers
The first substantial effort by congress to regulate the affairs of business resulted in?
the passage of the Sherman Antitrust Act in 1890. This legislation was aimed at preventing and restricting monopolistic practices that stifled competition and harmed consumers. It granted the federal government the power to investigate and prosecute companies engaged in anti-competitive behavior.
Why was the company Nielsen created?
The Nielsen Company was created to enable companies to understand consumers and consumer behaviors. The company headquarters are in New York, and Nielsen is active in over 100 countries with over 35,000 employees worldwide.
