Management and Organizational Studies 2275A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 16: Law Of Agency, Improper Conduct, Oppression Remedy

• School: Western University
• Department: Management and Organizational Studies
• Course: Management and Organizational Studies 2275A/B
• Professor: Philip King

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Chapter 16 the corporate form: operational matters. Liability in tort: primary liability corporation is regarded as the entity that actually committed the tort in question. Identification theory theory specifying that a corporation is liable when the person committing the wrong is the corporation"s directing mind. Corporation may have more than one directing mind; high level corporate officers are typically directing minds: vicarious liability tort has been committed by an agent or employee who is not a directing mind of corporation. Directing mind exercises decision-making authority in corporate policy. Corporation can be liable if senior officers are responsible as well based on function of individual, not title. Directors and officers are often required to assess many projects cannot take up these opportunities themselves. Canadian aero (canaero) service v o"malley canaero was looking to win aerial mapping project in guyana, and both officers left to set up own company and pursue the same line of work, and successfully bid against.