Kudler Fine Foods Compensation Structure

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Compensation Structure

Hello, Can you help me to understand and put a compensation structure in place for Kudler Fine Foods. Kudler foods have to determine compensation rates for each of the six positions Store Manager, Cashier, Stock Person, Specialty Department Worker, Department Manager, and Bagger. In order to successfully complete this task, I need to do the following:

a)Describe the job classification and market rates for similar positions in similar organizations.

b)Assess the market approach used by competitors in compensation planning. This should include a discussion of how internal and external competitiveness can persuade the development of a pay structure for various positions within an organization.

c)Evaluate the need to periodically review the compensation system.

Then, write a 2,100-to-3,000 word APA style paper describing the job classification and market rates researched in similar organizations. Discuss the research tools used and any concerns about the validity or reliability of the data. Justify the compensation rates assigned to Kudler Foods related to the market research conducted in the retail industry.

Please cite any references APA style.

Thanks

In the context of BrainMass rules this is not a paper or an essay but guidelines:
Kulder Fine Foods is an upscale specialty food store, servicing the food connoisseur from three California locations. It serves the finest foods and the best ingredients to upscale customers. Kudler Fine Foods has experienced a significant growth and is now focused on expanding the services through marketing strategies. .
STORE MANAGER
This is what he website: http://www.payscale.com/ says:" Job Description - Retail Store Manager
People with the job title Retail Store Manager typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.
Sales Managers - Direct the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers." http://www.payscale.com/
This is the median salary quoted by the website: http://www.payscale.com/
Less than one year's experience: $32,127, 1-4 years experience $35,039, between 5-9 years experience $40,407, between 10-19 years $45,534 and 20 years or more $50,156. These figures have been generated through reports from 14,005 individuals and have been compiled by the website: http://www.payscale.com/
PayScale (2008) Salary Survey Report for Job: Retail Store Manager.
CASHIER
This is what the website: http://www.payscale.com/ says: "Job Description - Cashier
People with the job title Cashier typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.
Cashiers - Receive and disburse money in establishments other than financial institutions. Usually involves use of electronic scanners, cash registers, or related equipment. Often involved in processing credit or debit card transactions and validating checks." http://www.payscale.com/
This is the median salary quoted by the website: http://www.payscale.com/
1-4 years experience $29,095, between 5-9 years experience $30,297, between 10-19 years $40,000 and 20 years or more $40,000. These figures have been generated through reports from 44 individuals and have been compiled by the website: http://www.payscale.com/

This is what the website http://careers.stateuniversity.com/ says:
"Cashiers in department, variety, and specialty stores may have to remove security devices from clothing. They tell customers whether purchases can be returned and, if so, under what conditions. They sometimes arrange to ship items to customers or other recipients. Some cashiers gift wrap merchandise and wrap packages for shipment" http://careers.stateuniversity.com/

STOCK PERSON
This person is responsible for stocking shelves, pulling orders and writing up work orders. ...