Question

Charlena, a shelf stocker, offers Megan the post of Vice President of Procurement to express appreciation for Megan's hand work in stocking the shelves at Charlena's store, Thrift City. Megan creates business cards with her new title on them and uses one to purchase a new truck in Thrift City's name from Highway Auto. Which of these types of authority, if any, has Charlena given Megan?a. Apparent authorityb. Express authorityc. Operation of law authorityd. Charlena has likely given Megan no authority

Answer 1

A. Apparent authority.

Step-by-step explanation:

Apparent authority alludes to a circumstance where a sensible third party would comprehend that a agent had authority to act. This implies a principal is bound by the agent's activities, regardless of whether the agent had no real authority, whether express or implied.