Assignment

A well-articulaterd compensation philosophy aligns pay and other rewards with business strategy. As such, the philosophy statement will reflect unique strategy, culture and values. Investigate the compensation philosophy statements of an organization and evaluate the philosophy statement based on the following characteristics:

1. What is the single, underlying philosophy that is articulated within the document? Summarize in one sentence.

2. What is the philosophy's potential for variability? In other words, can the philosophy be applied to both exempt and non-exempt employees? Explain fully.

3. Does the philosophy statement consider similar markets or business industries? How do you know? How is this reflected within the philosophy statement?

4. What market strategy is reflected within the statement? (Refer to Chapter Two of Text- Attached copy of strategy for reference).

5. What references/links are made to employee performance?

6. What information is provided about communication/openness? If none is provided, why do you think this information was not included?

7. What are the goals of the compensation plan?

8. How is compensation defined?

9. What is the targeted competitive position in the market?

10. What role does performance play?

11. What will be the mix of compensation?

12. In your opinion, what does the compensation philosophy communicate to employees or potential employees?

13. Conclude your evaluation by rating the compensation philosophy on the basis of it being realistic, equitable, and transparent.

14. The last page of the assignment should be reference page in APA format including in-text citations