Question

a) Sawsan was employed by Al Watan Trading Company as cosmetic and makeup items saleswoman. Her boss was the direct owner of Al Watan and she was very much pleased with Sawsan’s performance. Sawsan had exceeded her target for the last 3 months and her boss told her that if she keeps exceeding the target for the next 3 months, Sawsan will be getting 50% raise. Sawsan was very much pleased with that and politely thanked her boss. 3 months passed and Sawsan maintained her level of performance by exceeding the target. On the following month of 6 months exceeding the target, Sawsan was expecting to receive the additional 50% raise as she was promised but she did not receive the additional raise in her salary. She was surprised so she went to her boss and asked her about the raise. Her boss responded that Sawsan did not formally accepted her offer and due to the current market conditions, she cannot give Sawsan the raise. Explain and use IRAC methodology

b) Saws-an, believing that she will be getting a raise in her salary, wanted to spoil herself by purchasing a branded purse from a famous trader that has an Instagram page. She selected a purse for $550 and contacted the trader to ask for a discount on Sunday. The trader gave her a discount on the following day and told her that he is happy to offer the purse for $500 if she pays him by Thursday. Sawsan immediately responded and she said that she accepts his offer and promised to make the payment by Thursday. However, due to Sawsan not getting the raise, Sawsan did not pay the trader on Thursday. On the next Saturday, Sawsan received a legal notice for breach of contract by the trader. Explain and use IRAC methodology