As the Use of the Internet Grows Around the World

question 66

Multiple Choice

As the use of the Internet grows around the world, understanding between countries must be reached so that there can be an easy exchange of ideas and information.One important issue is opt-in versus opt-out.In general, European websites have opt-in policies, and U.S.websites have opt-out policies.Opt-in means customers must ask to be involved in data collection and marketing while opt-out companies automatically include customers in data collection unless the customer specifically asks not to be included.Europeans and European businesses believe it is unethical to invade someone's privacy.American businesses do it all the time because Americans are not nearly as protective of their right to privacy.What ethical factor is illustrated by this example?

• A)industry practices
• B)social legislation
• C)societal culture and norms
• D)changes it international law
• E)organizational culture and expectations

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Definitions:

Background Music

Music played in a space primarily to enhance its atmosphere and not intended to be the focus of active listening.

Repetitiously

Performing the same action or thinking the same thoughts repeatedly, often without variation.

Subliminal Self-Help Tapes

Audio recordings designed to influence an individual's behavior or emotions at a level below their conscious awareness.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which a sensory system becomes less responsive to constant stimuli over time, allowing organisms to focus on changes in their environment.