Associate broker responsibility as a property manager

[Cory Melious]

Hey guys. I was wondering if you all could help clear up some confusion for me. 

Do the actions of a licensed 'associate' broker fall to the licensed broker if the associate violates their duties? What about if they are acting outside the office of the top license holding broker, such as an associate who owns their own private property management company?

What is the difference between an associate broker and the leading broker if one is not responsible for the other? 

Thank you!

Cory