One might ask the question...."what does this assignment has to do with this course"? The answer is "everything"! This assignment is intended to give you a minute glimpse of the "real" business world and enhance your ability to draw meaningful conclusions and make informed/sound "business" and personal decisions. By the way, the justification given for the receipt of such an exorbitant amount of "bonus" money is as follows: 1. The money has to be paid in order to attract and keep the very best managers (high performers). 2. This is a free-enterprise system. People are entitled to as much money as they can make (or take!). 3. The bonus pay-out is 44% less than what was paid out in the previous year!! Assignment - Part 2 - Write an opinion based on the information provided