What differences or similarities do you see between your initial discussion thread and your classmates’ postings? What are the differences or similarities in the delivery methods for your workplace learning experiences compared to those identified by others?
September 8, 2018Prepare a ratio analysis, including the definition and the value of the following ratios (whenever applicable): current, quick, debt, debt to equity, average inventory turnover, receivables turnover, payables turnover, net sales to working capital, net profit to sales, and net profit to equity.
September 8, 2018Write an 8–10-page report discussing what factors you think should be considered when creating a compensation system for an organization and why. Include the organization you work for (past or present) and describe the organization’s current compensation system. What would you change?
Assignment 2: LASA 1—Designing Compensation Systems
When designing a compensation system for an organization, it is important to have a compensation philosophy which serves as a framework for making decisions about various components of the system.
Tasks:
One question to be addressed is how can your compensation program help the organization be successful (e.g., be able to attract and retain talented workers needed to be competitive in the marketplace)?
Some options for consideration include:
- Being an “employer of choice” in the industry
- Offering top salaries
- Putting more emphasis on benefits and less on salaries
- Establishing “pay for performance” systems
- Offering flexible in work hours, shifts, work rules, dress code, professional development/education policies
- Offering designer benefits
- ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plans)
Write an 8–10-page report discussing what factors you think should be considered when creating a compensation system for an organization and why. Include the organization you work for (past or present) and describe the organization’s current compensation system. What would you change?
Make sure you write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Submission Details:
- By the due date assigned, save your paper as M3_A2_lastname_firstinitial.doc and submit it to the Submissions Area.
This assignment is worth 200 points and will be graded using a rubric.
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