________ generally contract with the principal to produce a result and determine for themselves how that result will be accomplished.

A) Employees
B) Nonemployee agents
C) Corporate officers
D) Special agents

Nonemployee Agents

Individuals or entities that act on behalf of a company but are not classified as employees, often for specific tasks or functions.

Corporate Officers

High-ranking executives appointed to manage an organization or corporation, such as CEOs, CFOs, and COOs, responsible for its day-to-day operations.

Employees

Individuals who are hired by a business or organization to perform work in exchange for compensation.