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

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A factory worker hired to operate a machine typically does not have the authority to enter into contracts on behalf of the principal. Their role is focused on production rather than making business agreements.

Which of the Following Agents Would Not Have Authority to Contract