Which of the Following Is Not a Breach of an Agent's

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a breach of an agent's duty of obedience?

• A) Entering into an unauthorized contract for which his or her principal is then liable.
• B) Committing a tort for which the principal is now liable.
• C) Improperly delegating her authority.
• D) Not following a principal's instruction to misrepresent the quality of a competitor's goods to a potential customer.

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Definitions:

Mimicking Emotions

The act of copying or displaying emotions that are not genuinely felt, often to fit into a social context or as a response to social cues.

Group Pressure

The influence exerted by a group that encourages members to change their attitudes, values, or behaviors to conform to group norms.

Social Facilitation

The tendency for people to perform differently when in the presence of others, usually performing better on well-practiced tasks.

Arousal

A physiological and psychological state of being awake or reactive to stimuli, often involved in motivation and performance.