Which of the following is an example of just being an agent as opposed to an employee?
A) Joe worked in the mailroom of Smith Textiles, sorting mail.
B) Joe worked as a mechanic for Smith Used Cars Ltd.
C) Joe worked as a janitor for Smith Textiles.
D) Joe worked as the purchasing agent for Smith Textiles Ltd.
E) Joe worked as a delivery driver for Smith Textiles Ltd.

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Being a purchasing agent for Smith Textiles Ltd. involves acting on behalf of the company in transactions, which is a characteristic of an agent's role. Unlike the other examples, which involve performing tasks as part of the company's operations (indicative of an employee's role), a purchasing agent makes decisions and enters into agreements on behalf of the company, embodying the principal-agent relationship.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Just Being