Your Employee Who Does the Purchasing for a Chain of Hair

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Essay

Your employee who does the purchasing for a chain of hair salons you own has suggested buying a cheaper hair-coloring product that contains harmful chemicals. Is this a legal issue or an ethical one? Explain how ethical and legal issues are related when making business decisions.

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Definitions:

Government Price Support

Financial mechanisms set by the government to maintain the market price of a commodity or service above its equilibrium level to protect producers.

Farmers

Individuals or entities engaged in agriculture, growing crops and raising livestock for subsistence or commercial purpose.

Surplus

An excess of supply over demand in a market, leading to downward pressure on prices.

Equilibrium Level

Refers to the state in a market where supply equals demand, leading to a stable price for a product or service.