Joe Was a Salesman, Newly Hired by Radio Hut

question 199

Essay

Joe was a salesman, newly hired by Radio Hut. On his first day on the job, he was left in charge of the store while the manager and the other salesmen went to lunch. They specifically told him not to sell anything over $50 but to just tell the customer to come back in an hour when they were back. While they were at lunch, a customer came in and decided to purchase a new Ultra HD TV and several accessories. The total sales price was $2600, and the customer couldn't wait. Joe sold her the merchandise at a $400 discount. When the customer returned the next day to pick up the goods, the manager refused to go through with the deal. Explain the manager's legal obligations in these circumstances.

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Definitions:

Anomie

A state or condition of society or an individual characterized by a breakdown or absence of social norms and values, often leading to feelings of alienation and purposelessness.

Contagion Theory

A social theory suggesting that ideas, attitudes, and behaviors spread through groups as if they were infections, influencing individuals to adopt them without conscious realization.

Breakdown Theory

A sociological theory suggesting that social structures may collapse under certain circumstances, leading to social disorder or change.

Anomie

A state of normlessness where societal norms and values are weakened or unclear, leading individuals to feel disconnected from the larger community.