Question 1

When must agency agreements be in writing?

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First,agency agreements need to be in wr...

Question 2

Which of the following is false regarding the employer-employee relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  Independent contractors fall under the employer-employee relationship.
B)  Generally,all employees are considered to be agents of the employer.
C)  In an employer-employee relationship,the employee is subject to the employer's control.
D)  The employee is subject to the control of the employer.
E)  Employees who are not legally authorized to enter into contracts binding their employer are nevertheless generally considered agents of the employer.F) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 3

The duty of an agent to perform specified duties with reasonable skill,care,and professionalism is referred to as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Duty of action
B)  Duty of performance
C)  Duty of contract
D)  Express duty of action
E)  Duty of obedienceF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 4

A person who contracts with another to do something for the other person,but is not controlled by the other,nor subject to the other's right to control with respect to his physical conduct in the performance of the undertaking,is referred to as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  An authorized contractor
B)  A partial contractor
C)  An independent contractor
D)  An employee
E)  A task-specific contractorF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

When determining whether a worker is an independent contract or an employee,one of the most important considerations is ,which is when the employer has the right to substantially control the worker's day-to-day operations.

Accepted Answer

A)  Employer control
B)  Specific performance
C)  Special performance
D)  Delegation
E)  OversightF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 6

The principal can sue the agent,and may be entitled to a variety of contract and tort remedies beyond those stated in the contract,if an agent breaches his or her duties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The principal does not owe duties to an agent even though an agent owes duties to a principal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What type of relationship has formed when the parties have agreed that one person will have power to bind the other person in contract?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employer-independent contractor
B)  Principal-independent contractor
C)  Principal-agent
D)  Employer-employee
E)  Employer-agentF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following is true regarding an employer's tort liability for the actions of employees and independent contractors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employers are generally liable in tort for the actions of independent contractors,while they are generally not liable for the actions of employees.
B)  Employers are generally liable in tort for the actions of independent contractors and for the actions of employees.
C)  Employers are not generally liable in tort for the actions of independent contractors or the actions of employees.
D)  Employers are generally liable in tort for the actions of their employees,while they are generally not liable for the actions of independent contractors.
E)  Employers are generally liable in tort for the actions of independent contractors and for the actions of employees,but only if the employer has agreed to be liable in a written contract with the employee or independent contractor.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 10

List the requirements for agency by ratification,and then list the requirements that must be met for ratification to be effective.

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Exam 33: Agency Formation and Duties

When determining whether a worker is an independent contract or an employee,one of the most important considerations is ,which is when the employer has the right to substantially control the worker's day-to-day operations.

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Which of the following is false regarding the employer-employee relationship?

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A person who contracts with another to do something for the other person,but is not controlled by the other,nor subject to the other's right to control with respect to his physical conduct in the performance of the undertaking,is referred to as which of the following?

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List the requirements for agency by ratification,and then list the requirements that must be met for ratification to be effective.

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When must agency agreements be in writing?

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The principal does not owe duties to an agent even though an agent owes duties to a principal.

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The duty of an agent to perform specified duties with reasonable skill,care,and professionalism is referred to as which of the following?

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Which of the following is true regarding an employer's tort liability for the actions of employees and independent contractors?

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What type of relationship has formed when the parties have agreed that one person will have power to bind the other person in contract?

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The principal can sue the agent,and may be entitled to a variety of contract and tort remedies beyond those stated in the contract,if an agent breaches his or her duties.

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When determining whether a worker is an independent contract or an employee,one of the most important considerations is ,which is when the employer has the right to substantially control the worker's day-to-day operations.

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Which of the following is false regarding the employer-employee relationship?

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A person who contracts with another to do something for the other person,but is not controlled by the other,nor subject to the other's right to control with respect to his physical conduct in the performance of the undertaking,is referred to as which of the following?

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List the requirements for agency by ratification,and then list the requirements that must be met for ratification to be effective.

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The principal does not owe duties to an agent even though an agent owes duties to a principal.

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The duty of an agent to perform specified duties with reasonable skill,care,and professionalism is referred to as which of the following?

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Which of the following is true regarding an employer's tort liability for the actions of employees and independent contractors?

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What type of relationship has formed when the parties have agreed that one person will have power to bind the other person in contract?

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The principal can sue the agent,and may be entitled to a variety of contract and tort remedies beyond those stated in the contract,if an agent breaches his or her duties.

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