Question $4(10$pt$)$: Please discuss why we could not use a linear function here to estimate our production $($note that the production function given has a squared term, hence it's nonlinear$).$

HR Headache

Inside of the firm, we have quite some problems in motivating people to work. As the owner, I do not oversee the day$-$to$-$day operations. Please setup a feasible compensation plan for each of the following employees.

Question $5(10$pt$)$: Assembly line worker Allie.

Question $6(10$pt$)$: CFO Bettie.

Question $7(10$pt$)$: Quality control Charlie.

Big Move on Acquisition

The firm is seeking to expand its production by acquiring another similar manufacturing firm. Please answer the following questions.

Question $8(10pt)$ : What kind of business integration is this? $($Vertical$,$ Horizontal, and Conglomerate$)$ Then, please give a one$-$sentence example of the rest two that you are not choosing.

Question $9(10$pt$)$: Please explain the discounted cash flow $($DCF$)$ method and list the data that you would need to complete the calculation for the target firm.

Question $10(10$pt$)$: One of the analysts mentioned synergies between the firms. Please list three possible synergies in this scenario.

Extra Credit $(5$pt$)$: Please explain synergy as you would to a five$-$year$-$old. Use an understandable example to explain this.

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