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1. What are the specific problems/issues at Kapote Outerwear (what are the problems being faced by the organization)? Provide an explanation and insights as to why the problems exist.

2. Consider the structural variables (Hint: Compensation Notebook 2.1). By examining each of the structural variables what do you learn about the current managerial strategy? Specifically state the managerial strategy you believe is being used at Kapote Outerwear. Is it appropriate? Why?

3. Consider the contextual variables within which the company operates (Hint: Refer to Compensation Notebook 2.2). By examining the contextual variables within which Kapote operates, what do you learn?

4. If you think a different managerial strategy is required - explain what you recommend and why?

5. How might this change in managerial strategy change the current structure of the organization, if at all?

6. Answer the question: "Does alignment exist between the organization's current managerial strategy and the organization's structural and contextual variables? How do you know? What challenges does it cause?" (Hints: What do the structural variables indicate about the managerial strategy of the organization; what do the contextual variables indicate - this is what will tell you if alignment exists; what impact does any misalignment have on the business from compensation and rewards perspectives?).

7. Assess the current reward systems that are causing the problems at the company - identify them and discuss why they are issues.