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Due-care theory
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Reem Alhusain - Reem Alabdullah
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Learning Objectives:
-The meaning of 'due-care theory
Due-care
Overview
-Eplain of manufacturer's Duties in due care theory
- Describe the Problems with due care theory
What does 'Due-care theory' mean?
principle of Due Care
Manufacturers have the moral obligation to protect consumers against all risks ,manufacturers can anticipate. They have a duty to exercise due care to prevent others from being injured by the product, even if they clearly disclaim such responsibility.
Let the seller take care.
Let the seller take care.
Because manufacturers are in a more advantaged position, they have a duty to take special care to ensure that the products they offer do not harm the consumers interests.
Of their duties:
رThey have a duty to exercise due care to prevent others from being injured by the prodَuct.
Manufacturer's Duties in
due care theory
manufacturer's Duties
In designing product: research its risks in conditions of use. design it so risks are minimized. -take capacities of users into account.
In production: use strict quality control to eliminate defects.
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Ensure materials and manufacturing do not add defects or risk.
In marketing:
- Provide users with information about using product safely
- Warn of all dangers
- Do not market to those unable
to avoid risk
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- Quality control products should be inspected regularly for quality.
- Packaging, labelling and warnings products should be safely packaged, should include clear, easily understood directions for use, and should include a clear description of any hazards.
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problems with due care theory
Problems
1. Does not limit what producer must spend to eliminate risk.
2. Does not indicate who should pay for product injuries that cannot be foreseen.
3. Puts manufacturer in paternalistic position of deciding how much risk is best for Consumers.