the key feature of an agency relationship is that   1) The company will allow another firm to take on its name and  act as an agent in doing the business   2) the principal will always make decisions that are in the best interest of the agent

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Q7 the key feature of an agency relationship is that

 

1) The company will allow another firm to take on its name and  act as an agent in doing the business

 

2) the principal will always make decisions that are in the best interest of the agent

 

3) one party passes the responsibility for making decisions design as a party

 

4 ) the decisions by the agent will always improve the position of the owner of the firm  

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