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Discussion 1: Instructions: When an employment offer is being presented, what are the key things you look for in accepting the position? Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.
Discussion 2: 1. Discuss what shapes external competitiveness from the pay mix standpoint. Your response must be at least 75 words in length.
2. Identify the parts that make up total compensation (pay mix). Explain the percentage breakdown for direct and indirect compensation, which makes up total compensation. Your response must be at least 75 words in length.
3.Discuss pay-for-performance plans. Your response must be at least 75 words in length.
4. Identify the three types of pay-level policies. Explain each. Your response must be at least 75 words in length.
Discussion 3: Instructions: Refer back to your last performance appraisal; what did you like about the process? What would you change about the process? Do you think the performance appraisal is helpful and still needed? Please explain. If you have never experienced a performance appraisal, discuss your thoughts on the importance of a performance appraisal. Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.
Discussion 4: 1. Evaluate how performance appraisals are used in pay-for-performance plans. Your response should be a minimum of 75 words in length.
2. Explain merit pay. Address what level of risk is associated with the employees. Your response should be a minimum of 75 words in length.
3. Explain whether or not pay-for-performance affects employee behavior. Your response should be a minimum of 75 words in length.
4. Discuss how performance appraisals should be conducted. Your response should be a minimum of 75 words in length.