synopsis

DEFINITION NEED & REASONS FOR CONSUMERISM

CONSUMER RIGHTS
CONSUMER RESPONSIBILITIES

CONCLUSION

DEFINITION
Consumerism is defined as
an organized movement of citizen & government to strengthen the right & power of the the buyers in relation to seller - Philip Kotler

Need & reason FOR consumerism

A majority of population is illiterate, ignorant & ill

informed.
The consumer is economically weak. The advance science & technology enables the manufactures to produce myriad types of goods. Advertising is a potent device for sales promotion

Consumer rights(under sec-6)

Right to safety Right to consumer education

CONSUMER RIGHTS

Right to inform

Right to seek redress Right to heard

Right to choose

In addition to this six rights of consumer given by Government of India, The United Nations Organisation also gives two rights:

Right to basic needs Right to healthy environment

Consumer responsibilities
1. Consumer should exercise his/her rights 2. Cautious consumer/do not buy blindly 3. Filing complaints for the redressal of genuine grievances 4. Consumer must be quality conscious 5. Beware of false advertisement 6. Do not forget to get receipt and Guarantee/warrantee card 7. Do not buy in hurry

CONCLUSION