GM 563 Week 10 Discussion 1

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Discussion Unit 10

A) Read the "CASE Compensation at JC Penney "  

1. How did the JC Penney changes reflect a total rewards approach?

2. Why did JC Penney's shift to a more performance-oriented compensation system have to be linked to the market pricing?

3. Does your organization use a base/fixed and variable pay approach? What works well? What could be improved?

 

B) Read the "CASE Benefiting Connie "

Mandatory vs. Voluntary Benefits:

1.      What problems exist with the Mandatory or Voluntary benefits program offered by the employer, as described in the case?

2.      What specifically should HR do to deal with Connie and to prevent similar problems from arising with other employees in the future?  

3.      What Voluntary Benefit approaches or techniques could your organization use to improve the total rewards model for your employees?    

 

 Reminder: Please post your first response by End of Day Wednesday. Thank you!        

Team 1  

Leader: Sarah M   

Members: Jennifer, Charles, Kellie, Rochelle

Team 2    

Leader: Michael    

Members: Nicole, Austin, Maddie, Chris, Sara H

Team 3    

Leader: Kathy    

Members: Hongda, Marlen, Meghann, Christina, Kia

      *Note:: The role of Team Leader is to check into the teams discussions periodically throughout the week and help foster dialog and discussion.