In Which of the Following Relationships Is an Agency Conflict

question 40

Multiple Choice

In which of the following relationships is an agency conflict problem LEAST likely to arise?

• A) the relationship between a hire-car company and the persons who hire that company's cars regarding the treatment of those cars
• B) the relationship between high-level military officers and the soldiers who serve under them regarding the willingness of the soldiery to take risks
• C) the relationship between a restaurateur and the suppliers of produce to that restaurant regarding the freshness of the produce supplied
• D) the relationship between a driver and the passengers in a car regarding the safe driving of that car

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Definitions:

Skip-Shifting

The practice of shifting gears non-sequentially, typically skipping one or more gears, to better match engine output to driving conditions.

Incorrect Gear

A gear selection that does not match the optimal or desired operational requirements, leading to inefficiency or mechanical stress.

Diaphragm Spring

Diaphragm spring is a type of spring used in clutch and brake applications, characterized by its conical shape, which allows it to exert a clamping force while enabling control over engagement and disengagement.