Question 1

Should products designed for children be more strictly regulated than products for adults? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Products designed for children should indeed be more strictly regulated than products for adults. This is because children are more vulnerable and less capable of understanding potential risks associated with products. Additionally, their smaller size and developing bodies make them more susceptible to harm from unsafe products.

Strict regulations for children's products can help ensure that they are safe, non-toxic, and age-appropriate. This can include requirements for choking hazard warnings, non-toxic materials, and age-appropriate design features.

On the other hand, products for adults are typically designed and marketed with the assumption that the user is capable of understanding and assessing potential risks. Adults also have more developed physical and cognitive abilities to handle and use products safely.

In conclusion, stricter regulations for children's products are necessary to protect their safety and well-being, while products for adults can be subject to less stringent regulations due to the assumption of user capability and understanding.

Question 2

Ford was not aware of the danger posed by the Pinto's fuel tank.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Who brought cost-benefit analysis to the government?

Accepted Answer

A)  Robert McNamara of Ford Motor Company 
B)  George H. W. Bush 
C)  Chief Justice Warren Burger 
D)  General Mark Dowie 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Robert McNamara of Ford Motor Company 
B)  George H. W. Bush 
C)  Chief Justice Warren Burger 
D)  General Mark Dowie 
E)  None of the above A

Question 4

Which lawsuit(s) does Thomson NOT discuss?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sindell v. Abbott Laboratories 
B)  Summers v. Tice 
C)  Brown v. Board of Education 
D)  Greenman v. Wendell 
E)  Both (c) and (d) 
A)  Sindell v. Abbott Laboratories 
B)  Summers v. Tice 
C)  Brown v. Board of Education 
D)  Greenman v. Wendell 
E)  Both (c) and (d)

Question 5

Why does Dowie think that Ford's cost-benefit analysis is a moral problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is dishonest and includes lies about the Pinto's safety. 
B)  It places a dollar value on human life. 
C)  It shows that Ford made the Pinto unsafe on purpose. 
D)  It shows that Ford is out to make a profit. 
E)  None of the above: Dowie does not think Ford was morally wrong. 
A)  It is dishonest and includes lies about the Pinto's safety. 
B)  It places a dollar value on human life. 
C)  It shows that Ford made the Pinto unsafe on purpose. 
D)  It shows that Ford is out to make a profit. 
E)  None of the above: Dowie does not think Ford was morally wrong.

Question 6

Tort law and liability insurance "feed" one another, according to Modic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Burger believes that professionals like lawyers should not advertise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A tort refers to a type of __________ wrong.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A tort refers to a type of...

Question 9

Adam Thierer describes a problem the American tort system poses for the growth of driverless car technology, and the solution he proposes for that problem is based on a 1986 act concerning _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Adam Thierer describes a problem the American...

Question 10

In the case of Summers v. Tice, two quail hunters were found to be liable because they were __________________ toward Summers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the case of Summers v. Tice,...

Question 11

Sandra Gillespie's Pinto did what to cause such a major embarrassment and moral problem for Ford Motor Company?

Accepted Answer

A)  Crushed Sandra when the car was wrecked 
B)  Covered Sandra with oil from a leak when rear-ended 
C)  Caught on fire in an accident 
D)  Slid on the ice when traveling only 15 mph 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Crushed Sandra when the car was wrecked 
B)  Covered Sandra with oil from a leak when rear-ended 
C)  Caught on fire in an accident 
D)  Slid on the ice when traveling only 15 mph 
E)  All of the above

Question 12

People who have a very low tolerance of risk are called risk-_______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of People who have a very low tolerance...

Question 13

We normally think that the person who __________ harm to another should be the one who is liable for it.

Accepted Answer

The answer of We normally think that the person who...

Question 14

Justice Burger believes that lawyers have changed over the years in what way?

Accepted Answer

A)  Their ethical standards have gone down. 
B)  Their ethical standards have risen. 
C)  They are more skilled at litigation. 
D)  They are less likely to advertise their services. 
E)  They have come to believe that litigation is a necessary evil. 
A)  Their ethical standards have gone down. 
B)  Their ethical standards have risen. 
C)  They are more skilled at litigation. 
D)  They are less likely to advertise their services. 
E)  They have come to believe that litigation is a necessary evil.

Question 15

Which of the following is not a potential challenge that the growth of driverless car technology faces, according to Adam Thierer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Infrastructure issues 
B)  Different technical standards 
C)  Restrictive state licensing policies 
D)  The costs of research and development 
E)  Excessive law suits 
A)  Infrastructure issues 
B)  Different technical standards 
C)  Restrictive state licensing policies 
D)  The costs of research and development 
E)  Excessive law suits

Question 16

Roy Anderson believes it is critical to understand that:

Accepted Answer

A)  "You're in good hands with Allstate." 
B)  Manmade systems, such as tort law and liability insurance, operate in accordance with human beliefs. 
C)  Tort law is out of touch with "the real people" it is supposed to be helping. 
D)  The advent of liability insurance changed "things." 
E)  All of the above 
A)  "You're in good hands with Allstate." 
B)  Manmade systems, such as tort law and liability insurance, operate in accordance with human beliefs. 
C)  Tort law is out of touch with "the real people" it is supposed to be helping. 
D)  The advent of liability insurance changed "things." 
E)  All of the above

Question 17

The leading cause of death for people between the ages of 16 and 24 is __________.

Accepted Answer

Motor vehi

Question 18

In tort law, the concept that the guilty person must be 100 percent at fault is followed unquestioningly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Thomson outlines three things a plaintiff must show in order to win his case. All of the following are discussed EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  The plaintiff suffered from harm or loss. 
B)  An act or omission of the defendant caused the harm or loss. 
C)  The defendant is at fault in so acting or refraining from acting. 
D)  Both (a) and (c) 
E)  None of the above 
A)  The plaintiff suffered from harm or loss. 
B)  An act or omission of the defendant caused the harm or loss. 
C)  The defendant is at fault in so acting or refraining from acting. 
D)  Both (a) and (c) 
E)  None of the above

Question 20

Ford's cost-benefit analysis valued a human life at approximately $200,000.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Should products designed for children be more strictly regulated than products for adults? Why or why not?

Ford was not aware of the danger posed by the Pinto's fuel tank.

Who brought cost-benefit analysis to the government?

Which lawsuit(s) does Thomson NOT discuss?

Why does Dowie think that Ford's cost-benefit analysis is a moral problem?

Tort law and liability insurance "feed" one another, according to Modic.

Burger believes that professionals like lawyers should not advertise.

A tort refers to a type of __________ wrong.

Adam Thierer describes a problem the American tort system poses for the growth of driverless car technology, and the solution he proposes for that problem is based on a 1986 act concerning _________.

In the case of Summers v. Tice, two quail hunters were found to be liable because they were __________________ toward Summers.

Sandra Gillespie's Pinto did what to cause such a major embarrassment and moral problem for Ford Motor Company?

People who have a very low tolerance of risk are called risk-_______________.

We normally think that the person who __________ harm to another should be the one who is liable for it.

Justice Burger believes that lawyers have changed over the years in what way?

Which of the following is not a potential challenge that the growth of driverless car technology faces, according to Adam Thierer?

Roy Anderson believes it is critical to understand that:

The leading cause of death for people between the ages of 16 and 24 is __________.

In tort law, the concept that the guilty person must be 100 percent at fault is followed unquestioningly.

Thomson outlines three things a plaintiff must show in order to win his case. All of the following are discussed EXCEPT:

Ford's cost-benefit analysis valued a human life at approximately $200,000.

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Exam 8: Things Fall Apart: Product Liability and Consumers

Should products designed for children be more strictly regulated than products for adults? Why or why not?

Ford was not aware of the danger posed by the Pinto's fuel tank.

Who brought cost-benefit analysis to the government?

Which lawsuit(s) does Thomson NOT discuss?

Why does Dowie think that Ford's cost-benefit analysis is a moral problem?

Tort law and liability insurance "feed" one another, according to Modic.

Burger believes that professionals like lawyers should not advertise.

A tort refers to a type of __________ wrong.

Adam Thierer describes a problem the American tort system poses for the growth of driverless car technology, and the solution he proposes for that problem is based on a 1986 act concerning _________.

In the case of Summers v. Tice, two quail hunters were found to be liable because they were __________________ toward Summers.

Sandra Gillespie's Pinto did what to cause such a major embarrassment and moral problem for Ford Motor Company?

People who have a very low tolerance of risk are called risk-_______________.

We normally think that the person who __________ harm to another should be the one who is liable for it.

Justice Burger believes that lawyers have changed over the years in what way?

Which of the following is not a potential challenge that the growth of driverless car technology faces, according to Adam Thierer?

Roy Anderson believes it is critical to understand that:

The leading cause of death for people between the ages of 16 and 24 is __________.

In tort law, the concept that the guilty person must be 100 percent at fault is followed unquestioningly.

Thomson outlines three things a plaintiff must show in order to win his case. All of the following are discussed EXCEPT:

Ford's cost-benefit analysis valued a human life at approximately $200,000.

On the Job: Everyday Ethics at Work

The Check Is in the Mail": Honesty and Trust in Business

Money, How We Get It, and Where It Goes: Accounting, Finance, and Investment Ethics

Who Gets What and Why? Fairness and Justice

Is the Social Responsibility of Business...to Increase Its Profits"?: Social Responsibility and Stakeholder Theory

When Innovation Bytes Back: Ethics and Technology

The Art of Seduction: the Ethics of Advertising, Marketing, and Sales

You Know How to Whistle, Dont You?": Whistle-Blowing, Company Loyalty, and Employee Responsibility

Think Local, Act Global: International Business

Working With Mother Nature: Environmental Ethics and Business Ecology

When the Buck Stops Here: Leadership

Whos Minding the Store?: The Ethics of Corporate Governance

Is Everything for Sale?: The Future of the Free Market

The Good Life

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