Eric thought his money troubles would be over after he graduated from college and had a real job.. To his chagrin, however, he was close to maxing out yet another credit card. Suddenly he remembered that his company's bonus plan would triple his commission for the sales made after the first of the year. His money problems were overhe already had orders in hand with late-January ship dates. By holding these orders back and not turning them in until the first of the year, Eric could increase his commission and the customer would never know the difference.
Then Eric had a nagging thoughtwas he doing the right thing?
Should Eric hold back the orders until January to increase his commission? Why or why not?
Question 2
Jonathan was sitting at his desk eating his lunch when the phone rang.
Hello?
Hey Jonathan It's Matt, over at Anderson's Department Store. Remember those leopard print negligees that we thought were so hot?
Jonathan instantly recalled the negligees that Matt was referring to. The leopard print negligees were supposed to be the best sellers of the season. SureI know exactly which ones you mean, Jonathan replied.
Well, Matt began, I've reduced the price as low as I can go, and I still can't get them to move off the rack. They may be hot in New York, but out here they're just not selling. I need to return them to you at full cost..
Jonathan paused. He knew that his company's current inventory levels were too high, and returned merchandise would not be looked upon favorably. He wondered how he should respond.
Can Jonathan refuse to accept the returned merchandise?