Which of the Following Is an Example of an Agent's

question 188

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an agent's breach of fiduciary duty to his principal?

• A) An agent for the vendor collects a commission from the purchaser but told his principal and obtained his consent.
• B) An agent for the vendor makes a profit on the transaction she negotiated for her vendor above her commission and doesn't tell her principal/vendor.
• C) An agent discloses to his principal/vendor that he is giving some of his commission to the purchaser to induce the purchaser to sign the contract that the principal/vendor wants.
• D) An agent negotiates a higher price than the highest sale price reasonably possible at that time.
• E) The agent takes presents from the third party and passes them on to the principal.

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Definitions:

SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)

The sudden and unexplained death of a seemingly healthy baby, usually during sleep, in the first year of life.

Medulla

The inner region of an organ or tissue, or specifically the lower part of the brainstem that controls vital functions such as heart rate and breathing.

Grasping Object

The action or ability to hold something firmly with the hands or arms, an important milestone in infant development.

Ulnar Grasp

A method of grasping objects in which the fingers close somewhat clumsily against the palm.