13 Jan Chapter 16 presents four

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. 49).

Module 3 discussion

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

What are some problems with Precision’s performance appraisal process that might cause challenges for Jackson to implement a merit pay program?

What changes do you recommend Precision make to the performance appraisal process to align it with a merit pay program?

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.

1. Do you think that job analysis and job evaluation will benefit Customer First?

2. What is your opinion on Joan’s view of job analysis and job evaluation?

3. What do you recommend Customer First do? Why?

Module 5 discussion

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.

Module 6 discussion

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

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 366.)

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 293.)