Marshall is a purchasing agent for DigitoolArt Corporation.His duties require him to negotiate and execute contracts to purchase office supplies and equipment for the corporation.Assume that Bronson,a computer sales representative,pays Marshall a $20,000 kickback to purchase from him computers needed by DigitoolArt Corporation.What breach of the duty of loyalty has Marshall committed here?

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Marshall has committed a breach of the duty of loyalty by making a secret profit. By accepting a kickback from a supplier, Marshall has put his own interests ahead of DigitoolArt Corporation's interests, which is a violation of his duty to act in good faith and for the benefit of the corporation.

Marshall Is a Purchasing Agent for DigitoolArt Corporation