1)Give an example where an agent would have liability and explain why.

2)Do you think it is fair for an employer or principal to be liable for the actions of its employees or agents that are acting within the scope of their authority?Why or why not?

3) Your store specializes in expensive men's clothing. You are considering whether to adopt a policy of hiring only female employees under 25 years of age. One of your board members suggested the idea as a way of attracting more male customers. A) The CEO must prepare a preliminary assessment of the following questions for the board to discuss this week:

1. Are there any laws that this policy might violate?
2. Assuming the policy is legal, is it ethical?
3. Would the assessment be different under an alternative policy of hiring both males and females under 25?
4. Is there any reason your businessshouldn'tbe able to hire whomever it prefers if it believes it will increase sales?

(B) The GCmust post a recommendation on the new policy.The decision must:

(a)identify what hiring policy you recommend,

(b) outline the issues (i.e., what the company should consider),

(c) explain your rationale (i.e., apply any applicable rules to the facts given), and

(d) describe any conflicting views and why they have been rejected.