1) The Boyer Company manufactures snow blowers. It has been the warm fall and sales have depreciated materially. This has resulted in the build up of inventory.
Questions:
a) In early December Boyer Company embarks on the sales promotion giving a special 10% discount for orders received by December 15. Describe the ethics of this promotion.
b) In early December Boyer Company embarks on sales promotion giving a guaranteed return up to March 31. These orders should be received by December 15 and this promotion only applies to 1st $2,000,000 in orders received. Describe the ethics of this promotion.