Defarge, the owner of a chain of bakeries, adheres to the “principle of rights” theory. Under this theory, a key factor in determining whether a business decision is ethical is how that decision affects

Based on Devito’s conduct, Bonnie reasonably believes that Clarise has the authority to act on Devito’s behalf even though Clarise does not have the actual authority to do so. In this circumstance, Clarise has

Barrett agrees to act on Gelden’s behalf, and Gelden trusts Barrett to so act. This describes an agency relationship only if:

Weller Incorporated makes and markets over-the-counter medications. Weller’s board wants to apply the stakeholder approach in deciding whether to move its manufacturing to a less expensive country. In applying the stakeholder approach, Weller’s board must take into account the needs of

Peggotty is charged with the crime of theft for taking Abel’s briefcase, which Peggotty mistakenly thought was hers. A mistake of fact is a defense

The board of Spenlow Pharmaceuticals suggests that its officers apply Kant’s “categorical imperative” to ethical issues that arise in contracting with outside vendors. This requires that the officers

Wemmick steals a laptop from the computer store where she works. Wemmick is arrested and charged with a misdemeanor. In most states, a misdemeanor is a crime punishable by:

Vetta tells Collis to purchase, on Vetta’s behalf, a painting by the famous painter Bansky at an art auction. Vetta tells Collis not to reveal that he is an agent. Vetta is

Alverta hires Wilfred to act as her agent to purchase Stonewall Supplies Inc. Alverta tells Wilfred to reveal only that he is buying the company on behalf of a third party, without telling Stonewall Supplies who that third party is. Alverta is

Costa asks Ciella to serve as his agent in the purchase of a car. Costa tells Ciella not to exceed $15,000 in the purchase price of the car. Ciella enters into a contract on Costa’s behalf for a car, but the car costs $20,000. This is a violation of: