A refunds policy allows refunds up to $50 without supervisor approval. A customer requests a $45 refund. What should you do?

• A. Approve the refund unilaterally to process it.
• B. Request supervisor approval before processing.
• C. Process the refund within your authority and document it.
• D. Offer store credit instead.

Answer: (C)

Understanding when you can authorize a refund on your own and the importance of recording it is what this question tests. Since the policy allows refunds up to $50 without supervisor approval, a $45 refund is within your authority and can be processed. The crucial part is to document the refund in the system or the store records so there’s a clear trail of the transaction for accountability and future reference. This combination—process within your authority and document the action—follows the policy and keeps records accurate. Requesting supervisor approval isn’t necessary for this amount, and offering store credit isn’t indicated by the scenario since the customer asked for a cash refund.