Although Research Has Shown That Consumers Think Better of Products

question 111

Multiple Choice

Although research has shown that consumers think better of products made by firms they feel are behaving ethically, many "ethical" companies encounter difficulties selling their products. What is a good a reason for this?

• A) Ethical companies do not make good-quality products.
• B) Products made by ethical companies are hard to find for consumers.
• C) Sometimes consumers' buying behaviour is not consistent with their positive attitudes about ethical products.
• D) Consumers lie on surveys about ethical companies to appear like they care.

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Definitions:

Social Movement Unionism

A form of unionism that ties labor rights to broader social issues, such as environmental justice, racial equality, and anti-globalization efforts.

Grassroots Mobilization

The process of organizing and motivating a broad base of people at the local level to participate in campaigns or movements, often relating to political or social issues.

Working Class

A social group consisting of people employed in lower-tier jobs, often involving manual labor, who are salaried or wage-earning.

Social Movement Unionism

A trend within labor movements that emphasizes broader social goals rather than just focusing on raises and benefits for members, often aligning with other social justice movements.