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    UAE compensation and benefits lit review

    Literature review -Historical review - defining compensation and benefits - How organizations use compensation and benefits -How often and under which circumstances it occurs - types of compensation and benefits. Their impact on emplooyees motivation -difficulties and challenges in building the right compensation and benef

    Expatriate Compensation Benefits in the UAE

    Please help with the following: - introduction to compensation and benefits - general background - importance of compensation and benefits in expats motivation in MNEs - compensation and benefits in UAE.

    Traditional Leave System and Paid Time Off

    Company A has a PTO system in which employees are given 30 days of paid time off each year, which accumulates at the rate of 2.5 days a month. Under this policy, vacation and sick leave are all rolled into one paid leave and any absence whether scheduled, such as vacation, or unscheduled, such as sick leave, are taken from the a

    Designing a Compensation/Pay Bases

    Need help from an expert in employee compensation strategies with the following (500 words?) : You have just taken over a position as a Compensation Analyst for an online global management consulting business, MGH. 1. 1. You have been asked to provide a basis for pay for a new employee: A new Management Consultant I (entry l

    Different Types of Pay Bases

    Human capital theory has been advanced as a rationale underlying seniority pay. Merit pay plans appear to be the most common form of compensation in the United States. Although widely used, these systems are not suitable for all kinds of jobs. Pay-for-knowledge pay is becoming more prevalent in organizations today. However, pay-

    Pay and Benefit Programs

    Can you please help me with notes and ideas and references:  Evaluate existing legal and regulatory environment for pay and benefit programs.  What are the present and future trends that challenge businesses in designing and maintaining pay and benefit programs.  Evaluate the trends and challenges facing employee be

    Compensation and Benefits in UAE

    In this stage of the Proposal, you will explore how your work fits existing published work, by reviewing literature on your research topic. While gathering sources for your review, keep in mind that your final literature review for the dissertation should represent a thorough understanding of what has already been written about

    Compensation and pay structures that support effective employees

    PLEASE ASSIST WITH NOTES AND IDEAS ONLY!!!!! I AM NOT ASKING FOR THE TASK TO BE COMPLETED. I AM JUST REQUESTING IDEAS AND SCHOLARLY RESOURCES PERTAINING TO THE TOPIC THAT I CAN RESEARCH AND REVIEW. UNFOURNATELY I WAS UNABLE TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY MATERIALS NEEDED TO ASSIST ME. THERFORE, I AM ASKING FOR IDEAS THAT WILL GIVE ME

    External Equity and Other Compensation Issues

    Explain and analyze the concept of external equity and the related compensation concepts that enhance a competitive compensation program. Analyze relevant research in external factors that influence pay and provide specific examples to support your findings.

    Davis-Bacon Act

    Using attached document and any other resources on U.S. Federal Pay Regulations 1931 Davis-Bacon Act, help with the following: - History of the Act - Why it was created - How it influenced the area of human resources and compensation - What the future holds for the act - How it affected the employer and the employee - Do

    Contingency Workers

    Pay differences are noted among job classifications within the organization. There are different pay levels and benefits associated within these classifications. What is a contingent worker? Are companies better off hiring contingent workers than hiring regular employees?

    International compensation

    Understanding international compensation begins with the recognition of differences and similarities, along with figuring out how to best manage them. How people get paid around the world depends on variations. There are five contextual factors believed to be relevant in international compensation. Identify and discuss these fac

    Importance of Employee Benefits

    Many companies look to attract, retain, and motivate employees. Some might argue that money talks and is the key to attracting, retaining, and motivating employees. How important are benefits to you? Describe how a benefits program might increase worker attraction, retention, and motivation.

    U.S. Federal Pay Regulations

    Select one of the U.S. Federal Pay Regulations from Exhibit 17.1 on pp. 594-596. Using the CSU Online Library, conduct additional research on one of the regulations. Your research project should be a minimum of three pages. Page count does not include the title page or reference page. Include in your research: - History of th

    The Impact of Unions on Wage Determination

    Although there has been a recent decline in union memberships, unions are nonetheless still prevalent in public and private organizations. Discuss the four specific areas in which unions still have an impact on wage determination.

    Differences in Faculty Compensation

    You are the human resource manager of a local university, and you have been asked to explain the differences in compensation among instructors, assistant professors, associate professors, and full professors. How is compensation determined for these different positions?

    Healthcare Plan Comparisons for Businesses

    Healthcare is a major topic of interest. The cost of healthcare is increasing and employers have to determine what is best for the employees, while maintaining the company budget. Discuss the difference between the Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), Point-of-Service Plan (POS), Health R

    Human Resources - Incentive Plans

    It has been said that incentives are imperative to retaining and attracting employees. Look at individual incentive plans, team incentive plans, variable-pay plans, and group incentive plans and compare the pros and cons for each plan. What are some examples?

    Human Resource Management: Motivational Theories

    Starting at an early age, we have been introduced to various motivational theories (e.g., Maslow's needs hierarchy). Compare and contrast expectancy theory, equity theory, reinforcement theory, and goal setting theory. Identify the essential features of each and its relations to performance-based pay. Your response should be

    Pay: Internal Alignment & External Competitiveness

    Distinguish external competitiveness policies from internal alignment policies. What is external competitiveness? What factors shape an organization's external competitiveness? Why is external competitiveness so important?

    Human Resources Management - Pay Policy

    Define pay policy. Which competitive pay policy would you recommend to an employer? Why? Does it depend on circumstances faced by the employer? If so, which ones?

    Pay levels and organizational performance

    I need to locate a scholarly, peer-reviewed article regarding how an employee's compensation can influence his/her behaviour on the job and an article critique. I need to include: • The main topic/question of the article • The author's intended audience • A discussion of what appears to be valid or invalid in the

    Incentives for Employees

    Some would argue that incentives are the key to retaining and attracting employees. It has been noted that there are various types of incentive plans. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of individual incentive plans, team incentive plans, variable-pay plans, and group incentive plans. Provide examples of each plan.

    Pay level and pay mix decisions

    There are consequences of pay level and pay mix decisions. Identify and briefly discuss each factor. (Labor Market Factors, Product Market Factors, Organizaiton Factors). What pay level does the efficiency wage predict? What pay level does the fairness wage predict? Does the theory accurately predict organization behavior? Why o