Which of the following is not a breach of an agent's duty of obedience?
A) Entering into an unauthorized contract for which his or her principal is liable.
B) Refusing to follow the principal/employer's instruction to misrepresent the quality of a competitor's goods to a potential customer.
C) Improperly delegating her authority.
D) Committing a tort for which the principal is liable.

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A breach of an agent's duty of obedience would include choices A, C, and D, but not B. Refusing to follow the principal's instruction to misrepresent a competitor's goods actually aligns with an agent's duty of loyalty, which requires the agent to act in the best interests of the principal. Misrepresenting a competitor's goods would violate the duty of honesty, which is another duty owed by the agent.

Which of the Following Is Not a Breach of an Agent's