a) Sophie is looking for an electrician to come and do some work on her cottage within
Question:
a) Sophie is looking for an electrician to come and do some work on her cottage within 3 days and she will pay £1000. On 1st March Sophie emails Adam who is a reputable electrician, but Adam is out of the office and Sophie receives an 'automatic reply' stating that Adam will be back on 10th March. Sophie, who is in a hurry to get the job done, emails Jazmine. Jazmine replies by post that she can do the work within 4 days and that she wants £1500. Jazmine's letter is lost in the post. Three days later and having not heard from Sophie, Jazmine sends another letter on 7th March accepting Sophie's offer, but this time, because Jazmine was in a hurry, she writes a slightly incorrect address on the letter. On 10th March Adam comes back to work and emails Sophie, accepting her offer. An hour later, Sophie receives Jazmine's letter of acceptance dated 7th March. AND
b) Sophie hires George to repair the roof of her house. Sophie agrees with George that he needs to finish the work by winter before the weather is too cold. George starts the work but in the middle, Sophie realizes that George will not be able to finish it on time. Sophie offers to provide extra payment if George finishes the work on time. George finishes the work on time and now seeks to obtain the extra payment. However, Sophie has changed her mind about the extra payment. Advise Sophie on BOTH parts a) and b). Keep in mind that the postal rule also applies
Introduction To Materials Management
ISBN: 978-9386873248
8th edition
Authors: Arnold J. R. Tony, Gatewood Ann K., M. Clive Lloyd N. Chapman Stephen