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ad council: nonprofit organization that helps product public service advertising campaigns for gov agencies and other qualifying groups
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Better Business Bureau (BBB): nonprofit organization that promotes self-regulation among businesses
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Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC): responsible for overseeing the safety of products such as toys, electronics, and household furniture
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): protect human health and the environment
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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC): responsible for the fair and equitable treatment of employees with regard to hiring, firing, and promotions
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ethics: guidelines for good behavior
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Federal Trade Commission (FTC): responsible for enforcing the principles of a private enterprise system and protecting consumers from unfair or deceptive business practices
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flextime: lets workers choose their own hours
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Food and Drug Administration (FDA): regulates the labeling and safety of food, drugs, and cosmetics sold throughout the United States
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green marketing: companies engaging in the production and promotion of environmentally safe products
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): sets guidelines for workplace safety and environmental concerns
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price gouging: pricing products unreasonably high when the need is great or when consumers do not have other choices
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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): regulates the sale of securities (stocks and bonds)
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telecommuting: working at home, on a computer
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whistle-blowing: reporting an illegal action of one's employer
