Barbara, a Purchasing Agent for UTA, Was Fired for Good

question 186

Multiple Choice

Barbara, a purchasing agent for UTA, was fired for good reason. Being angry about her dismissal, she calls one of UTA's suppliers and orders 1,000 purple widgets UTA does not need. If UTA, the principal, is held liable for this transaction, it is because Barbara had:

• A) express authority
• B) implied authority
• C) apparent authority
• D) actual authority
• E) none of the other choices apply

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