If a Consultant Is Not a Consultee's Administrative Supervisor, the Consultant

question 9

Multiple Choice

If a consultant is not a consultee's administrative supervisor, the consultant:

• A) is still responsible for any outcomes related to the consultee taking the consultant's advice.
• B) legally would be considered to have control and authority over a consultee, even though the consultant is not the consultee's boss.
• C) can avoid liability for any actions of the consultee by purchasing professional liability insurance.
• D) can avoid liability for any actions of the consultee by having the consultee sign an agreement that releases the consultant from liability.
• E) generally, would not be held legally responsible for actions taken by the consultee based on the consultant's advice.

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Definitions:

Tax Incidence

The analysis of the effect of a particular tax on the distribution of economic welfare among entities, determining who ultimately bears the cost of the tax.

Burden

The load, duty, responsibility, or stress placed upon an individual or entity.

Distribution of Income

The way in which a nation’s total earnings are divided among its population, or the way in which wealth is shared amongst individuals.

Evade

To avoid or escape from something or someone, often by using cunning or deceit.