I need the answers of the questions related to the text below please! 向X Edit & CreateCASEHAZELHazel had worked for the same Fortuns 500 company for almost 15 years. Although the company had gone through some tough times,things were starting to turn around. Customer orders were up, and quality and productivity had improved dramatically from what theyhad been only a few years earlier due to a companywide quality improvement program. So it came as a real shock to Hazel and about400 of her coworkers when they were suddenly terminated following the new CEO's decision to downsize the company.After recovering from the initial shock, Hazel tried to find employment elsewhere. Despite her efforts, after eipht months of searchingshe was no closer to finding a job than the day she started. Her funds were being depleted and she was petting more discouraged.There was one bright spot, though: She was able to bring in a little money by mowing lawns for her neighbors. She got involved quiteby chance when she heard one neighbor remark that now that his children were on their own, nobody was around to cut the prass.Almost jokingly, Hazel asked him how much he'd be willing to pay. Soon Hazel was mowing the lawns of five neiphbors. Otherneighbors wanted her to work on their lawns, but she didn't feel that she could spare any more time from her job search.However, as the rejection letters began to pile up. Hazel knew she had to make a decision. On a sunny Tuesday morning, she decided,like many others in a similar situation, to go into business for herself-taking care of neighborhood lawns. She was relieved to give upthe stress of job hunting, and she was excited about the prospect of being her own boss. But she was also fearful of being completelyon her own. Nevertheless, Hazel was determined to make a go of it.At first, business was a little slow, but once people realized Hazel was available, many asked her to take care of their lawns. Somepeople were simply glad to turn the work over to her; others switched from professional lawn care services. By the end of her first yearin business, Hazel knew she could earn a living this way: She also performed other services such as fertilizing lawns, weeding gardens,and trimming shrubbery. Business became so good that Hazel hired two part-time workers to assist her and, even then, she believedshe could expand further if she wanted to.Questionsara foracastinn igpntort manapement scheduline CASEHAZEL REVISITED(Refer to the Hazel Case at the end of chapter 1.)1. What competitive advantage does Hazel have over a professional lawn care service?2. Hazel would like to increase her profits, but she doesn't believe it would be wise to raise her prices considering the current state ofthe local economy. Instead, she has given some thought to increasing productivity.a. Explain how increased productivity could be an alternative to increased prices.b. What are some ways that Hazel could increase productivity?3. Hazel is thinking about the purchase of new equipment. One would be power sidewalk edgers. She believes edgers will lead to anincrease in productivity. Another would be a chain saw, which would be used for tree pruning. What trade-offs should she considerin her analysis?4. Hazel has been fairly successful in her neighborhood, and now wants to expand to other neighborhoods, including some that are fivemiles away. What would be the advantages and disadvantages of doing this?5. Hazel does not have a mission statement or a set of objectives. Take one of the following positions and defend it:a. Hazel doesn't need a formal mission statement and objectives. Many small businesses don't have them.b. She definitely needs a mission statement and a set of objectives. They would be extremely beneficial.c. There may be some benefit to Hazel's busineşs, and she should consider developing one.直

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As per the above case, Ms. H had a good working experience of fifteen years in one of the best…