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Olex Ltd, a large technology company, has acquired a competitor and is merging the two companies. In addition to the challenges of the acquisition/merger, there has been a downturn in the economy which has resulted in reduced profits in the company. This has complicated the success of the acquisition/merge and has resulted in three HR challenges:

1. A number of different methods are being used to recruit and select personnel, together with a possible necessity of reducing the workforce.

2. A variety of performance appraisal methods are being used for similar positions.

3. A variety of compensation structures, which determine salaries and wages, are utilized.

Many employees have been expressing dissatisfaction with the ranges in salary, together with the opportunities and feedback associated with their roles. Complaints are constantly made by employees and managers alike that they are unclear how their performance is measured and whether their pay and benefits will be impacted. They ask questions also about promotional opportunities.

Question 1: As the HR manager of Olex Ltd., what are three critical HR questions you need to ask the executives/managers in your first meeting with them which reflect the challenges/issues your company will face in this merger? Remember what the role of HR is in an organization. Explain the rationale for asking each of your three questions for this specific company. You will be graded on how well you use case facts. 

Question 2: What are three positive HR actions that you could suggest to the executive/management to deal with the upcoming challenges you will surely face in this company with respect to the above merger/acquisition issues? Remember what the role of HR is in an organization. You will be graded on how well you use case facts.