What I may already know: • Everyone should be treated fairly and with respect. • It is important to look after our environment.
Learning Intentions
In this chapter, I will learn: • That consumers have responsibilities as well as rights. • To understand business ethics and corporate social responsibility. • How globalisation impacts on our choices and behaviour. • To be aware of the link between the consumer and sustainable development.
Key Words: Globalisation Global business Business ethics Corporate social responsibility
Fairtrade
Sustainable development Carbon footprint
WHAT RESPONSIBILITIES DO CONSUMERS HAVE?
In chapter 9, we learned that there are laws in place to protect the consumer, and that it is important that consumers are aware of their rights. However, it is also important that the consumer is aware of how their choices affect other people and the environment.