In the Principal-Agent Relationship,the Principal Is

question 77

Multiple Choice

In the principal-agent relationship,the principal is

• A)the owner of a resource that has hired a third party to act in the best interest of that third party.
• B)the person who is placed in control over resources that are not his own,with a contractual obligation to use these resources in the interests of some other party.
• C)the person who is placed in control over resources that are not his own and agrees to compensate the resource owner in the event of outcomes that do not satisfy the resource owner.
• D)the person who places his resources in professional hands in exchange for the professional's promise to act on the resource owner's behalf.

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Definitions:

Transfer Ownership

The act of moving legal title and rights from one entity or person to another.

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Long-Term Investments

Investments held for an extended period, typically exceeding one year, intended for growth, income, or both.

Planning

The process of setting goals, establishing strategies, and outlining tasks and schedules to achieve these goals.