A Principal Is Liable for the Torts and Crimes of the Agent

question 35

True/False

A principal is liable for the torts and crimes of the agent if they are committed at the direction of the principal or while the agent is performing authorized duties during the ordinary course of the agency.

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Definitions:

Triple Bottom Line

A business framework that encourages companies to focus equally on social, environmental, and financial performance, often summarized as people, planet, and profits.

Corporate Social Responsibility

A business model that helps a company be socially accountable—to itself, its stakeholders, and the public—by practicing sustainable and ethical operations.

Public Interest

The welfare or well-being of the general public, often considered in decision-making processes to ensure decisions benefit the majority.

Promotionally Motivated

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