Regulation Refers to

question 171

Multiple Choice

Regulation refers to

• A) the restrictions that state and federal laws place on business with regard to the conduct of its activities.
• B) constraints placed on businesses for activities that are legal but unethical.
• C) society's values and standards that are enforceable in the courts.
• D) requirements concerning which customers a firm may serve or not serve.
• E) the moral principles and values that govern the actions and decisions of an individual or group.

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Definitions:

Federal Trade Commission Act

A United States federal law established in 1914 to promote consumer protection and to eradicate anticompetitive business practices.

Deceptive Advertising

Marketing practices that mislead or trick consumers into buying or using a product or service through false claims, incomplete information, or other misleading means.

Independent Testing

Testing conducted by an external or third-party organization to ensure objectivity and impartiality, usually for quality control or compliance purposes.

Credit Contract

A legally binding agreement between a borrower and a lender where the borrower is extended a line of credit and agrees to repay the money, subject to agreed terms and conditions.