The Boyer Company manufactures snow blowers. It has been a warm fall and sales have declined materially. This has resulted in a buildup of inventory.

Required

a. In early December the Boyer Company embarks on a sales promotion giving a special 10% discount for orders received by December 15. Comment on the ethics of this promotion. 

b. In early December the Boyer Company embarks on a sales promotion giving a guaranteed return up to March 31. These orders must be received by December 15 and this promotion only applies to the first $ 2,000,000 in orders received. Comment on the ethics of this promotion.