Teletronics reported record profits of $100,000 last year and is on track to exceed those profits this year. Teletronics competes in a very competitive market where many of the firms are merging in an attempt to gain competitive advantages. Currently, the company's top manager is compensated with a fixed salary that does not include any performance bonuses.

Explain why this manager might nonetheless have a strong incentive to maximize the firm's profits.

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