Where an Agent Acts Outside the Bounds of Delegated Authority

question 11

True/False

Where an agent acts outside the bounds of delegated authority, the principal is not bound.

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Definitions:

Internal-External (I-E) Scale

The Internal-External (I-E) Scale is a psychological measurement tool used to assess the locus of control of an individual, distinguishing between people who attribute outcomes to their own control or to external forces.

Children's Nowicki-Strickland

A psychological assessment tool designed to measure locus of control specifically in children, indicating their perceived control over outcomes in their lives.

Locus of Control

A psychological concept referring to an individual's belief about the extent to which their actions influence outcomes.

Social-Learning Approach

A theory that suggests individuals learn social behavior (e.g., aggression) through observation, imitation, and modeling, involving processes like reinforcement and punishment.