This case study examines the challenge facing Superado Stores, a Spanish supermarket chain, on whether to pay employee bonuses during an economic recession. Superado's Spain branch is experiencing recession and their policy is to only pay bonuses if growth targets are met. Key individuals debate alternative solutions such as revising the bonus policy, raising prices, or offering good deals on select products to drive revenue and make bonuses feasible. Ultimately, the CEO decides not to pay bonuses as revenue of $220 million would not cover the $220 million bonus costs given the difficult market conditions facing the company.