The president of Rosy Cosmetics sends his top chemist to it main competitor, Hi-Glow's, labs to steal its formula for shiny lipstick. The chemist gets caught and is sent to jail. Can Rosy be found to be criminally liable?

A) Yes, under the doctrine of ultra vires .
B) Yes, since the president authorized the crime.
C) No, because a corporation cannot go to jail.
D) No, unless the chemist broke in and stole the formula.

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komal pandher · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The president's authorization of the crime can make the corporation, Rosy Cosmetics, criminally liable because the actions of high-ranking officials, when acting within the scope of their employment, can be attributed to the corporation itself.

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