Life Skills. Chapter 17. 10-16-24

How is a discount store different from a factory outlet store?

• A discount store buys in large quantities and limits the number of customer services - benefit~lower prices.

• A factory outlet store sells products directly to shoppers from the manufacturer.

• Factory outlet prices may be lower than those at departments stores, but some items may be seconds, have slight imperfections, or may be discontinued items.

• All of the answers are correct.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.9

What are two government or consumer organizations?

• Walnut Grove Organization for Citizens and Candyland Frontier Sales Organization

• Consumer Product Safety Commission and Better Business Bureau

• CPHS and CPJH

• Sales Transaction Academy and Consumer Papertrail Institution

List 3 steps you can take to resolve consumer problems:

• Check your warranty, write the manufacturer, take further action.

• Only buy from Claflin merchants, write a letter to the grocery store to complain, do not eat raw meat.

• Use the passing lane at an intersection, use your blinker when changing lanes, honk if they do not get out your way.

• check the advertising, refuse to pay for your purchase, do not interact with the salesperson.

The right to (a)   : Consumers are entitled to information about consumer issues

The right to (a)   ; Consumers have the right to expect courtesy, convenient, and responsiveness from a business.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.L.3.4A

The right to (a)   : There should be a choice of goods and services available at fair and competitive prices.

The right to (a)   : Consumers have the right to have a wrong corrected quickly and fairly.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.L.3.4A

The right to (a)   : Consumers are protected against sales of products that endanger life or safety.

The right to be (a)   : Consumers have a right to speak out about consumer laws.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.RL.3.4

The right to be (a)   : Consumers should be protected against dishonest advertising, labeling, or sales practices. Businesses must give consumers honest and relevant facts about good and services.