Which of the Following Is an Ethical and Legal Concern

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an ethical and legal concern associated with public relations?

• A) Failure to disclose product limitations or safety concerns
• B) Using unauthorized mailing lists to reach consumers
• C) Reinforcing ethnic and racial stereotypes
• D) Paying lip service to worthwhile causes

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Definitions:

External Benefits

Positive effects of an economic transaction experienced by people or entities not directly involved in the transaction.

External Costs

Costs that are not borne by the producer or consumer but by third parties or society at large, such as pollution or resource depletion.

External Benefit

A positive effect on a party who did not choose to incur that benefit, often associated with public goods or services.

Public‐spirited

Exhibiting a selfless concern for the well-being of the community and the willingness to act for the public good.