When Consumers Enter into Contracts to Purchase Goods That Will

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Essay

When consumers enter into contracts to purchase goods that will be delivered by common carrier,should the seller be required to insure the item until it reaches the purchaser? Many consumers are not aware of risk of loss rules and would be surprised to know that they must pay for an item that never reaches them.Given the increasing number of consumer purchase contracts over the Internet that involve a carrier,should such a rule be implemented,or should the parties be free to contract as they wish?

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Definitions:

External Attribution

A psychological concept where individuals attribute their successes or failures to external factors or forces beyond their control.

Employee Satisfaction

the level of contentment employees feel about their job, including aspects like work environment, duties, and compensation.

Stereotyping

The process of ascribing certain traits or behaviors to individuals based solely on their membership in a particular group, without considering individual differences.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personality traits and underestimate situational factors when explaining another individual's behavior.