1. our study efforts should focus on whatever subject is most in need of improvement
2. the company rules demanded that the monthly bills be paid before the end of the month

s-subject
op-objectof preposition
sc-subject complement
do-direct object

DO  Direct Object because "that the monthly bills be paid before the end of the month" can be replaced with  "it" -- a pronoun.  

michael’s company should invest in the updating of every section as well as data and processes technology and software. through the analysis of the manufacturing process, the company can take a clear approach towards the best way to improve not only the process but also de final result. some of the main problems that manufacturing companies face are the waste of material due to disorganized processes and the lack of real-time process checkings. this can be solved with specific software and machines that can turn paperwork into the digital era and that will reduce the time employees take on that, being this time better apply to control the production process and communication among different sectors of the company, the product will be made in shorter time with better quality and more profit

answer; i believe the correct and best answer is (a crime motivated by prejudice); ///good luck