$"$m handling it$.$ Alex" Michael said. Don't worry about it$.$ Just keep making new salad dressings so that we can stay campertive?

Well, Michael, just answer what the FDA is asking for"

"hast to sterilize some of our equipment, bit it shouldn't be too bad"

"Michael irs more than that' Alex responded. "The FDA contacted me directly and asked me to meet with them in three days to discuss our plans to meet the FDA requirements and standards. We will be fined for not addressing issues found in prior inspections $1$ want to see the past inspection reports sol can better understand the scope of the problem"

"usten Alex" Michael said $"$ just completed a cost$-$benefit analysis of fixing all the problems identified by the FDA and found the costs outweighed the benefits. We re better off paying whatever fines they impose and move on:$"$

"Michael, I dont care about cost$-$benefit analysis. I care about my reputation and that of the company. Bring me all the inspection reports tomorrow:

The three of them met the following day. As Alex reviewed the past inspection reports, he realized that he had relied on Michael too much and his assurances that ail was well with the FDA. In fact, the FDA had repeatedly noted that more sterilization of the equipment was needed and that storage of the products and ingredients needed additional care. Alex began to wonder whether Michael should stay on with the company. He also was concerned about the fact that Gregory had been largely silent during the discussions. He wondered whether Gregory was putting profits ahead of safety and the reputation of the company.

$2-2$: Qu $01$ What are the main arguments you... What are the main arguments you are trying to counter? That is$,$ what are the reasons and rationalizations you need to address?