The Consumer Products and Safety Commission posted a notice on its website that Olympus model VG-170 Digital Point-and-Shoot Cameras sold exclusively at HHGregg Appliance Inc. stores could have a manufacturing defect. Olympus utilized a manufacturer in China and determined that some of the circuit boards within the camera had not been assembled correctly. If an improperly installed part touches the circuit board it could result in an electric shock to the user. Olympus is taking proactive steps to remove the cameras from distribution as well as assist customers who purchased the product. Olympus is offering a replacement camera to customers who return the defective camera to the company. This is an example of a ____________-related ethical issue.

The Consumer Products and Safety Commission posted a notice on its website that Olympus model VG-170 Digital Point-and-Shoot Cameras sold exclusively at HHGregg Appliance Inc. stores could have a manufacturing defect. Olympus utilized a manufacturer in China and determined that some of the circuit boards within the camera had not been assembled correctly. If an improperly installed part touches the circuit board it could result in an electric shock to the user. Olympus is taking proactive steps to remove the cameras from distribution as well as assist customers who purchased the product. Olympus is offering a replacement camera to customers who return the defective camera to the company. This is an example of a ____________-related ethical issue.


a. product

b. price

c. promotion

d. distribution


Answer: a. product


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