Essays Tagged: "FTC"

Marketing Ethics

that has the power to control unfair or deceptive business practices. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was created in 1914 to prevent 'unfair methods of competition in commerce (commercial trade) an ... ommerce (commercial trade) and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in commerce (Miller 590)'. The FTC issues guidelines that define unfair practices and in some instances the FTC will investigate wi ...

(3 pages) 443 0 4.7 Oct/1995

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Marketing

internet Privacy and business ethics

e of GeoCities, the Web's most popular community site. In early 1998, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) had accused GeoCities of "misrepresenting the purposes for which it was collecting personal ide ... urposes for which it was collecting personal identifying information from children and adults." The FTC's complaint was disclosed publicly in early June, when GeoCities filed documents with the Securi ...

(11 pages) 1277 3 4.7 Aug/2002

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Why Staples and Office Depot should have merged (blocked by FTC and DOJ).

·Problem:The FTC is trying to block the Staples/Office Depot merger because it has reason to believe that the pro ... d. If they each control about 10% of the market, the proposed merger would hardly be a problem. The FTC uses a very narrow approach to defining the office supplies market.·Following the previou ... this case, the merger does not violate Section 7 of the Clayton Act and is not illegal.·The FTC is quick to point out that prices are much lower in regions where two superstores exist rather t ...

(2 pages) 112 0 3.2 Dec/2002

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

U.S vs. Microsoft court case.

ul to citizens and should be stopped.Microsoft's Anti-trust problems started early in 1990 when the FTC (federal trade commission) started investigating them for possible violations of the Sherman and ... or service sold, the monopoly then controls the pricing. After several years of investigation, the FTC handed the case over to the Department of Justice. On July 15th 1994 the case settled. Microsoft ...

(3 pages) 112 0 5.0 Oct/2003

Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science

Identity Theft: The Invisible Crime

your sensitive information and uses it without your knowledge to commit fraud or theft. (http://www.ftc.gov/).Victims of identity theft usually do not even know that they have been targeted until it i ... Fall Into The Wrong HandsThieves get personal information in a variety different ways. (http://www.ftc.gov/). The FTC (Oct., 2003) stated: "Thieves use a variety of methods to gain access to your per ...

(6 pages) 305 0 5.0 Dec/2003

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law > Issues

For Ad majors: Common Advertising Criticisms, Title: Advertising Criticisms

inition. When true deceptive advertising is reported, the Federal Trade Commission is notified. The FTC regulates deceptive advertising in the United States, and was created in 1914by the FTC Act. An ... is likely to mislead consumers acting reasonably under the circumstance, and trivial, and that the FTC will only regulate deceptions that are important to consumers. . ." The FTC works to prevent mis ...

(9 pages) 379 3 4.7 Dec/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Credit and Your Consumer Rights

blems may take time and patience, but it doesn't have to be an ordeal.The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforces credit laws that protect your right to obtain, use, and maintain credit. These laws do ...

(6 pages) 150 0 5.0 Apr/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

U.S vs. Microsoft

Microsoft's Anti-trust problems started early in 1990 when the FTC (federal trade commission) started investigating them for possible violations of the Sherman and ...

(2 pages) 26 0 0.0 Jul/2005

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law

B2B and B2C Ethical, Legal and Regulatory Issues

ily an issue for the B2C model of doing business, and is regulated by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC's goal is "to protect consumers in an atmosphere that promotes the growth of e-commerc ... . The FTC's goal is "to protect consumers in an atmosphere that promotes the growth of e-commerce, (FTC, 1999)." Enforcement tools used by the FTC include existing statutes and rules already in place ...

(5 pages) 1332 0 4.8 Jan/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

French tiles corporation(attempting to go internationally)

Introduction.French tiles corp. (FTC) is a French company based in the northern part of France. It is own by Mr. Bourdon. Recently he ... nd habitation (Public office for low cost or private promoters).Competitors: (Facing problems where FTC benefits).- Italian manufacturers: Handicapped by transportation of heavy product.- Eastern Euro ... ansportation of heavy product.- Eastern Europe manufacturers sell more current products but cheaper.FTC advantages:- Delivers on site.- Good penetration in neighboring countries.- Turnover $ 5 M for t ...

(4 pages) 25 0 5.0 Feb/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Franchising

s, 4) other references, such as U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Better Business Bureau, local chambers of commerce and 5) professional advisors. Many new smal ... tion laws that require the franchiser to prepare documents for submission to state authorities. The FTC requires in all states that a lengthy disclosure document, as well as financial statements, be g ...

(11 pages) 151 0 5.0 Feb/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Cialis – A Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction

dications approved for use in the United States. Elli Lilly must follow all the requirements of the FTC and Food and Drug Administration including any and all warnings applicable to the end user. This ...

(2 pages) 32 0 1.0 Jan/2008

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Marketing

Untitled

S -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit http://www.ftc.gov/kidzprivacy for information from the Federal Trade Commission about protecting children's on ... S -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit http://www.ftc.gov/kidzprivacy for information from the Federal Trade Commission about protecting children's on ...

(1 pages) 510 0 4.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Science Essays > Technology