Discuss the Ethics of Salespeople Asking Their Customers for Information

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Essay

Discuss the ethics of salespeople asking their customers for information about such things as the pricing and promotion strategies of the salesperson's competitors.

Analyze the effect of market conditions on firm survival and industry attractiveness.

Compare and contrast the effects of technology on competitive landscapes and market structure.

Understand the principles and conditions of pure competition in economics.

Explain the concept of allocative efficiency and how it is achieved in a purely competitive market.

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Definitions:

Flow Rate

The volume of fluid that passes through a given point within a set period of time, usually measured in liters per minute (L/min) or gallons per minute (GPM).

Hydraulic Circuit

A system using hydraulic fluid under pressure to transfer force and motion between components.

Gallons Per Minute

A measure of fluid flow rate that indicates how many gallons of fluid pass a particular point in one minute.

Atmospheric Pressure

The pressure exerted by the weight of the atmosphere, typically measured at sea level.