Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Regulatory

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about the regulatory and ethical issues in advertising?

• A)Puffery is considered deception in Canada.
• B)In the European Union, consumers are viewed as rational and capable of evaluating advertising claims.
• C)None of the state or European regulations is more restrictive than existing federal or self-regulatory requirements.
• D)The Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act requires all prepackaged products to bear the quantity in metric and imperial for weight, volume, or measures.
• E)Diet-related health claims for food products, related to risk reduction of heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis, and high blood pressure, have been used for many years in Canada.

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Definitions:

Code Of Ethics

A set of principles designed to guide members of a profession, organization, or group in conducting their actions with honesty and integrity.

Public Companies

Corporations whose shares are traded openly on stock exchanges, allowing public investors to buy and sell ownership stakes.

Deontological Theory

An ethical theory that suggests actions are morally right or wrong based on their adherence to rules and duties, regardless of the outcomes.

Utilitarian Notion

A concept in ethics that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of a majority, focusing on the outcome of achieving the greatest happiness for the greatest number.