When an Agent's Duties Conflict with the Principal's Own Interests

question 45

Multiple Choice

When an agent's duties conflict with the principal's own interests, _____.

• A) the agent has breached the duty of loyalty
• B) the agent must disclose these facts to the principal
• C) if the agency is gratuitous, there is no duty of disclosure
• D) the agent must resign immediately

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Definitions:

Existing Theories

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Themes

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Discussion/Conclusions

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