1. In your own words, discuss the term internal pay structure. Provide an example of the internal pay structure in your current place of employment. Do you feel it is fair? Why or Why not? (125 Words)

2. If you were managing employee compensation, how would you recommend that your company evaluate the usefulness of its job evaluation or person-based plans? And, be sure to provide supporting documentation to validate your response. (125 Words)

3. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's stated mission is to stop and remedy unlawful employment discrimination. With a 2015 federal budget of over $365 million dollars, they will process over 88,000 cases against private and public sector firms. Since 2008, they have asked to significantly increase their budget to pursue more cases. If you were the U.S. President, would you agree with them? Why, or why not? (125 Words)

4. With baby boomers retiring now and over the next decade, what should the HR function in firms be doing to prepare for a leadership vacuum? What potential problems do you see these firms encountering? Share any ideas you have that could help solve these problems with your classmates. (125 Words)