fiduciary

(noun)

a legal or ethical relationship of trust between two or more parties. Typically, a fiduciary prudently takes care of money for another person

Related Terms

  • hierarchical communication
  • Organizational communication
  • compliance
  • accountability
  • organization

(noun)

One who holds a thing in trust for another; a trustee.

Related Terms

  • hierarchical communication
  • Organizational communication
  • compliance
  • accountability
  • organization

Examples of fiduciary in the following topics:

  • Managers Role in Ethical Conduct

    • Fiduciary duty is an example that applies to some managerial roles.
    • A fiduciary must put the interests of those to whom he is accountable ahead of any interests, and must not profit from his position as a fiduciary unless the principal consents.
  • Types of Organizations

    • Typically, shareholders do not actively manage a corporation; instead, they elect or appoint a board of directors to control the corporation in a fiduciary capacity.
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