Imagine that you work at a local department store in a mid-level management position. You learn that your company is being acquired by Wal-Mart. The rationale given for the sale of your company to Wal-Mart is to "Exploit many synergies and lower our costs. This merger is about becoming more efficient; this is the way of the future for the retail industry." Assume this statement is true, and describe three significant HR issues that you will likely face after your company is acquired.