Read the case study at the end of Chapter 1, "Approaches to Forecasting" and answer the following questions. Respond substantively to at least two of your classmates' postings.
a. Explain why Brenda and Scott behave in this manner, and describe the benefits they expect to realize from the use of forecasting slack.
b. Explain how the use of forecasting slack can adversely affect Brenda and Scott.
c. As a management accountant, Kevin Vieden believes that the behavior described by Brenda and Scott may be unethical. Explain why the use of forecasting slack may be unethical.