Explain each question with as much detail as possible. 

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2. Explain why it is important for pay to be fair internally and what are the consequences if it is not.
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4. Demonstrate the importance of pay fairness externally and what the impact would be if it is not.
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6. Compare and contrast gain sharing and profit sharing plans. Provide examples for each plan.
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8. Explain the differences between variable pay and merit pay programs. Include examples of each
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