The Consumer Product Safety Commission

question 211

Multiple Choice

The Consumer Product Safety Commission

• A) sets safety standards for new products, but has little power until after a consumer accident occurs.
• B) must approve every new product (including foods and drugs) before it can be sold.
• C) provides product liability insurance.
• D) can order costly returns of products it considers unsafe.
• E) has very little power.

Understand the impact of product organization design on managing information overload and specialization.

Comprehend the challenges and disadvantages associated with geographic and network designs.

Recognize the ethical implications in organizational decisions and structure, exemplified by cases like Enron.

Understand the principles of span of control within an organizational hierarchy.

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Definitions:

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the sudden and unexplained death of an apparently healthy infant, often during sleep, and without a clear cause even after a thorough investigation.

Babies

young infants, often referring to those from birth to 12 months, characterized by rapid physical and cognitive development.

Aged

refers to individuals who are significantly above the average human life expectancy, typically those considered elderly or senior citizens.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

A sudden and unexplained death of a seemingly healthy baby, often during sleep, affecting infants less than a year old.