If a store owner places Joe as manager and gives him a special nametag, customers may assume that Joe has ______ for the owner in that respect.

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Apparent authority refers to the authority that a reasonable person would assume an individual has based on their actions, responsibilities, or attire. By giving Joe a special nametag and placing him as manager, the store owner is creating the impression that Joe has the authority to act on the owner's behalf.

If a Store Owner Places Joe as Manager and Gives