03 Jan Do you feel that executive

HRA562 Compensation Strategic Persp

Module 1 Discussion

In this module, we have been studying how a compensation strategy can be designed to support organizational goals by providing intrinsic and extrinsic rewards for job performance. Describe, compare, and contrast the two dimensions of extrinsic compensation (monetary and non-monetary rewards), and describe other factors that influence rates of pay for similar work in different organizations.

HRA562 Compensation Strategic Persp

Module 2 Discussion

Some people argue that there is too much government intervention, whereas others say there is not enough. Based on the presentation of laws in this chapter, do you think there is too little or too much government intervention? Explain your answer (discussion question #5 from the Martocchio text, p. 46).

HRA562 Compensation Strategic Persp

Module 3 Discussion

Read the case study, “Appraising Performance at Precision” on page 74 of Strategic Compensation. Post your answers to both questions.

HRA562 Compensation Strategic Persp

Module 4 Discussion

Read the case study, “Internal Consistency at Customers First” on page 143 of Strategic Compensation. Post your answer to the three questions. Be sure to include the role of compensable factors at Customer First in your response, and explain how Saint Leo’s core value of excellence applies.

HRA562 Compensation Strategic Persp

Module 5 Discussion

Question taken from Martocchio text, page 168.

You are a compensation analyst for Worry-Not Insurance Company, which is located in Hartford, Connecticut. Define the relevant labor market for insurance claims adjusters and for data entry clerks, explaining the rationale for your definitions.

HRA562 Compensation Strategic Persp

Module 6 Discussion

Discuss your views about whether discretionary employee benefits should be an entitlement or something earned based on performance.

HRA562 Compensation Strategic Persp

Module 7 Discussion

Chapter 16 presents four important issues that will shape every organization’s compensation philosophy in some way or another: Fallout from the “Great Recession,” Rising Wages in China, Challenges in Health Care Reform, and Workforce Demographic Shifts. Which of these issues will have the greatest impact on your organization’s approach to compensation? Why? (Adapted from discussion question #1 on page 354.)

HRA562 Compensation Strategic Persp

Module 8 Discussion

Do you feel that executive level compensation and incentive packages are excessive? Which components of a standard executive compensation package do you feel should be eliminated during an economic down turn? Explain how Saint Leo’s core value of respect plays out in determining executive compensation. Frame your response in light of the three levels of equity presented in the AVP and at least two (2) scholarly sources you selected and reviewed. (Adapted from question #3 on page 276.)