State and discuss one of the key factors that has changed manufacturing in recent times

1. State and discuss one of the key factors that has changed manufacturing in recent times, and the new approach being adopted by manufacturing firms.

2. Based on the materials in the assigned chapter, state and discuss the concept that describes company A acquiring company B largely with debt borrowed from a third party.

3. Based on the materials in the assigned chapter, state and discuss a popular technique business firms now use to gather inputs from subordinates and peers in performance appraisals.