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REFLECTION PAPER - 1

MEGHA SREE KALA

8925450

TOTAL REWARDS

HRM8350

HEATHER ROSS

JANUARY 20TH, 2024

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"If a compensation system works well for one business, that same compensation system

should also work well for other businesses." Discuss whether this statement is true and

why or why not.

"If a compensation system works well for one business, that same compensation system

should also work well for other businesses" is not entirely true. Even while certain

compensation system concepts could be the same for all firms, each organization's unique

set of circumstances affects how successful a compensation system is.

Organizational Culture and Collaboration

The impact of compensation on collaborative work environments is significant. A company's

approach to compensating employees can influence adopting a new collaborative work

environment. Compensation systems reflect the value of teamwork and affect employee

behavior and organizational performance (Stegmeier Consulting Group, 2021).

Strategic Alignment and Performance

The alignment of executive pay with corporate strategy is crucial for better performance.

However, achieving this alignment is challenging; only a few best practices work in all

situations. The design of compensation packages can align people's behavior with the

company's strategy and generate better performance when managed carefully. Conversely,

poorly managed compensation can lead to demotivation, misaligned objectives, and poor

shareholder returns (Groysberg, 2023b).

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Employee Motivation and Satisfaction

Compensation is a key factor in luring top talent and keeping exceptional workers. Enhancing

work satisfaction and motivating employees may be achieved through a well-crafted pay

plan that includes incentives and benefits. It also demonstrates that employees are valued,

fostering a positive work environment (Importance of Compensation in the Workplace,

2019).

Customization and Fairness

Employees compare the salary and the overall compensation packages offered by different

companies. Compensation systems are expected to be just, virtuous, and reflective of

organizational values. Customizing compensation systems to reflect the priorities and goals

of each organization is essential for fairness and employee satisfaction (IOSR Journal, n.d.).

In conclusion, even though the importance of pay in the workplace is generally

acknowledged, each business's particular environment should be taken into account when

designing and implementing a compensation system. Organizational culture, strategy

alignment, and employee motivation are a few examples of factors that indicate the

necessity for a customized approach to remuneration. Because a compensation system's

efficacy depends on the unique goals and conditions of each firm, it is thus only partially

correct to say that the same pay scheme should be effective for all organizations.
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Reference

https://stegmeierconsulting.com/research/critical-influences/compensation/

https://hbr.org/2021/01/compensation-packages-that-actually-drive-performance

https://smallbusiness.chron.com/importance-compensation-workplace-38470.html

www.iosrjournals.org