Compensation Systems

Review the following lectures:

Compensation Systems

Pay Structures

Discussion Questions:

Before beginning work on this discussion forum, please review the link “Doing Discussion Questions Right” and any specific instructions for this topic.

By the due date assigned, begin commenting on at least two of your classmates’ responses. You can ask technical questions or respond generally to the overall experience. Be objective, clear, and concise. Always use constructive language, even in criticism, to work toward the goal of positive progress. Submit your responses in the Discussion Area.

Introduction:

There are three discussion questions listed below. You may choose any one of the questions. By the due date assigned, respond to one of the discussion questions and submit your response to the Discussion Area below using the lessons and vocabulary found in the reading. Support your answers with examples and research and cite your sources using the APA format.

Tasks:

Choose one of the following discussion questions:

A new employee has just been hired by your department. Provide a definition of the person-focused pay plan and design a performance plan for the employee using the person-focused concept.

Provide a definition of a market-based evaluation. Describe how it is used in the organization.

Explain how the HR professional can benefit from using the Occupational Information Network (O*NET).

To support your work, use your course and textbook readings and also use the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.

Your initial posting should be addressed at 500–1000 words as noted in the attached PDF.