What If Instead of Mark Directing Charlie Not to Buy

question 67

Multiple Choice

What if instead of Mark directing Charlie not to buy any CDs he said,"I don't think it is a good idea to buy CDs because we cannot sell the ones we have in stock." Charlie still purchased nine CDs from customers.Would Charlie be liable to Mark?

• A)No,because Mark's statement was merely advisory and not mandatory.
• B)No,because Mark cannot control every aspect of Charlie's work performance.
• C)No,because Mark did not put his requirement in writing.
• D)Yes,because Charlie should have known it was not in Mark's best interests to purchase more CDs when they have a massive overstock.
• E)Yes,because Charlie did not follow Mark's instructions.

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