What is a Consumer? (Junior Cert Business Studies): Flashcards
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Consumer definition
Consumer definition
Person who buys goods/services for personal use
Why gift receiver not a consumer
Why gift receiver not a consumer
They didn't purchase the item themselves
Why reseller not a consumer
Why reseller not a consumer
They're acting as a trader, not buying for personal use
Responsible consumer trait: rights
Responsible consumer trait: rights
Understands their legal rights and responsibilities
Responsible consumer trait: buying decisions
Responsible consumer trait: buying decisions
Avoids hasty/impulsive purchases
Responsible consumer trait: shopping
Responsible consumer trait: shopping
Compares options for quality and pricing
Responsible consumer trait: documentation
Responsible consumer trait: documentation
Keeps records like receipts of all purchases
Proof of purchase definition
Proof of purchase definition
Documentation showing consumer has paid for goods/services
Proof of purchase for in-store shopping
Proof of purchase for in-store shopping
Printed receipts from checkout till
Proof of purchase for online shopping
Proof of purchase for online shopping
Order confirmation emails
Two types of expiry info on food labels
Two types of expiry info on food labels
Best before dates (shelf-stable) & use-by dates (perishable)
Barcode definition
Barcode definition
Pattern of vertical lines read electronically by scanners
Information stored in barcodes
Information stored in barcodes
Product name, price, country of origin
How barcodes help retailers
How barcodes help retailers
Update inventory records automatically when scanned