Which of the following agents would not have authority to contract with third parties on behalf of the principal?
A) A salesman who sells his employer's goods.
B) A manager who hires employees for the store owner.
C) A factory worker hired to operate a machine.
D) A buyer who regularly buys merchandise for a store.

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A factory worker hired to operate a machine typically does not have the authority to contract with third parties on behalf of the principal. Their role is focused on production rather than making decisions that bind the company in agreements with external entities.

Which of the Following Agents Would Not Have Authority to Contract