WHO DO YOU TRUST

Imagine you are seeking information on a new car that you are thinking of buying. Determine the level of trust that you would place in information provided by the following: a salesman at the car lot, the dealer’s Website, social media (such as Facebook), an associate from work, and finally a close friend. What are the key factors involved in assessing the amount of trust that you put into each?

Next, if you were in a position to persuade another person, explain whether or not you would slant information in such a way as to make your point seem more credible if you sincerely believed that your position was correct. What are the primary ethical dilemmas that this scenario could cause for both you and the person whom you are trying to persuade?

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According to Fives, et al. (2001), daily activities in life require formidable pursuit of information for decisions to be made. When acquiring a new car, prior knowledge of the vehicrle and its specifics is virtal for appropriate decision making. This information can be provided by either a salesman of the car, the dealer’s website, social media or a friend. The level of trust placed on each source varies due to specific factors at play regarding their relationship with the product…

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