The respondeat superior rule does not ascribe corporate criminal responsibility when an agent:

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The respondeat superior rule holds a corporation responsible for the actions of its agent if the agent was acting within the scope of his authority and intended to benefit the corporation, regardless of whether the agent personally profited from the crime. However, if the agent acted outside the scope of his authority or without intent to benefit the corporation, the corporation cannot be held criminally responsible. Therefore, option B is incorrect as personal profit is not a factor in determining corporate criminal responsibility.

The Respondeat Superior Rule Does Not Ascribe Corporate Criminal Responsibility