The individual sells a used television without knowing or disclosing that it is damaged, which raises two ethical concerns:
Negligence – The seller fails to inspect the product properly before selling it, which is careless and irresponsible.
Misrepresentation – The seller does not disclose the damage, leading the buyer to believe the product is in working condition.
Why These Two Options?
Negligence applies because the seller should have checked the TV before listing it.
Misrepresentation applies because the seller fails to provide accurate information, even if unintentional.
B. Breach of Contract – There is no formal contract in typical e-commerce transactions unless explicitly agreed upon.
C. Conflict of Interest – This applies when personal interests interfere with professional duties, which is not the case here.
Why Not the Other Options?Thus, the correct answers are A. Negligence and D. Misrepresentation, as they reflect the ethical failures in this situation.
Kantian Ethics – Duty to provide truthful information.
Consumer Protection Laws (e.g., U.S. FTC Guidelines).
Beauchamp, T., & Childress, J. (2019). Principles of Biomedical Ethics.
References in Ethics in Technology:
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