If an Agent Negligently Causes Harm While Working for a Principal

question 6

True/False

If an agent negligently causes harm while working for a principal, the agent must pay the damages for the harm caused.

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Definitions:

External Failure Cost

Costs associated with defects found after the product is delivered to the customer, including returns and warranties.

Prevention Cost

Expenses incurred to avoid or minimize the number of defects in products, including costs associated with quality control and training.

Life Cycle Costing

An approach that considers all the costs associated with the lifecycle of a product or asset, from acquisition through disposal, aimed at understanding the total cost of ownership.

Target Costing

A pricing method in which market prices determine the cost constraints for product development, aiming to ensure competitiveness and profitability.