This has often resulted in very confusing standard trading conditions where the two contradictory roles and kinds of responsibility-of the agent and of the principal-are set out.

这往往造成非常混乱的情况，即是很容易导致两种不同角色及责任的混淆—代理和合同当事人。

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For example, Barbara Kimmel, the executive director of Trust Across America, blamed confusing terminology (CSR, CR, Social Responsibility, or Sustainability?) and a simple lack of understanding (Why is CSR important?).

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