In Which One of the Following Situations Is the Principal

question 144

Multiple Choice

In which one of the following situations is the principal not responsible for the conduct of his agent?

• A) When selling vacuum cleaners for Ace Vacuums Ltd., Joe lied to the customer about the qualities of the vacuum being sold. He was an independent agent.
• B) When selling vacuum cleaners for Ace Vacuums Ltd., Joe lied to the customer about the qualities of the vacuum being sold. He was an employee of Ace.
• C) In his job selling vacuum cleaners for Ace Vacuums Ltd., Joe drove his car carelessly and hit a pedestrian on his way to deliver a vacuum cleaner to a customer. He was an employee of Ace.
• D) In his job selling vacuum cleaners for Ace Vacuums Ltd., Joe drove his car carelessly and hit a pedestrian on his way to deliver a vacuum cleaner to a customer. He was an independent agent.
• E) When driving the employer's car to sell vacuums to a customer, Joe hit a pedestrian. Joe was an employee.

Understand the broad definition and scope of stakeholders in business ethics.

Discern the difference between legal and ethical considerations in business decisions.

Define business ethics beyond mere compliance with the law.

Grasp the role of ethics in global business practices.

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Definitions:

Worldwide Events

Significant occurrences, phenomena, or activities that elicit international attention, interest, or participation and have global impacts or implications.

Benjamin Franklin

One of the Founding Fathers of the United States, known for his contributions as an inventor, writer, diplomat, and statesman.

European Scientists

European scientists refer to researchers and scholars based in Europe who contribute to various fields of science, including physics, chemistry, biology, and more.

Slave Laws

Legislation that was enacted to regulate the status of slaves and the rights of their owners, historically significant in the context of slave-holding societies.