An Agent Is Distinguished from an Ordinary Employee in That

question 20

True/False

An agent is distinguished from an ordinary employee in that employees are hired to represent the employer in dealings with third persons.

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Definitions:

Stock Dividend

A distribution of additional shares of a corporation’s own stock on a pro rata basis at no cost to existing stockholders.

Issuing Corporation

A company that is in the process of offering its securities (stocks or bonds) for sale to the public or investors.

Outstanding Shares

The total shares of a corporation that are currently owned by all its shareholders, including share blocks held by institutional investors and restricted shares owned by the company’s officers and insiders.

Authorized Shares

The maximum number of shares of stock a corporation can issue as specified in its charter.