Ch.6 Flashcards
Involves reporting an illegal action of one’s employer
Whistle blowing
Companies make an effort to produce and promote environmentally safe products
Green Marketing
Involves working at home
Telecommuting
Enforces the principles of a free enterprise system and protects consumers from unfair or deceptive business practices.
Securities and Exchange Commission
Regulates the labeling and saftey of food, drugs, and cosmetics sold throughout the US
Food and drug administration
Protects human health and our environment
Environmental Protection Agency
Responsible for overseeing the safety of products such as toys, electronics, and household furniture
Consumer Product Safety Commission
One of the oldest non-profit organizations to set up self-regulation among businesses
Better Business Bureau
Sets guidelines for workplace and safety and environmental concerns and enforces those regulations
Occupational Health and Safety
Guidelines for good behavior
Ethics
Pricing products unreasonably high when the need is great or when consumers don’t have other choices
Price Gouging
Non-Profit organization that helps produce public service advertising campaigns for government agencies and other qualifying groups
Ad Council
Responsible for the fair and equitable treatment of employees with regard to hiring, firing, and promotions
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Allows workers to choose their work hours
Flextime
