Mutual Company Enters into a Contract to Employ Neil as an Investment

Multiple Choice

Mutual Company enters into a contract to employ Neil as an investment manager for two years. During the first year,Neil is often absent without explanation and when present fails to adequately monitor and manage Mutual's investments.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 16-1. With respect to Mutual's duties,Neil's performance most likely

A) discharges Mutual from the contract.
B) has no effect on Mutual's performance.
C) increasesMutual's duties under the contract.
D) suspends Mutual's duty to perform.