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

question 8

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Improperly delegating her authority.
• B) Committing a tort for which the principal is now liable.
• C) Entering into an unauthorized contract for which his or her principal is then liable.
• 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:

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Civil Rights Act of 1964

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Seniority System

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Federal Law

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