This assessment is an individual assessment and requires you to write an essay of 1,800 words (+/- 10%). First read the Case Study. As a Consultant for the Case Study organisation,you have been asked by the CEO of the organisation to put forward a paper on remuneration systems. In this paper, you will outline the purpose of the paper and relate it to the Case Study and the remuneration system evident, or not, in the Case Study. Define remuneration in terms of position-based and person-based systems. In the essay you need to outline the drivers/elements of the different remuneration systems. You need to provide a comprehensive analysis and demonstrate analytical and a critical analysis of the literature. Remember, you are the Consultant and you need to demonstrate that you have an understanding of the cu
ent remuneration system in the Case Study organisation and the ability to make a recommendation for a new or revised remuneration system based on your research.
The guiding task/question is as follows:
· As the Consultant to the Case Study organisation you are to conduct an analysis of position-based and person-based remuneration systems. Which person-based remuneration system or hy
id of systems will you recommended for the Case Study organisation? And why?
You are to answer the question and make an argument relative to the drivers/elements of a remuneration systems. For instance, when you identify a drive
element you must argue why it is important and critical to the employees and the goals of the organisation. You should adopt an analytic and critical approach, as opposed to a purely descriptive one, in writing your essay. Your argument(s) must be supported by evidence, including material from contemporary (beyond 2007) academic refereed journal articles. You must use at least fifteen (15) contemporary academic journal articles (Do not cite the internet). Ensure you follow the criteria ru
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Note: Whilst you are writing the essay start to make a list of what you will include in Assessment 3 – your Portfolio.
Instructions & Format
Carefully read the Case Study.
Using the information provided in the case study your task, as the Consultant to the Case Study organisation or organisation of your choice (approved by the facilitator), is to critically analyse remuneration systems, make an assessment of which system or hy
id of systems is most appropriate (come to a conclusion) and put forward a recommendation to the Case Study organisation.
Set out your essay using the following structure (see criteria ru
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1. Introduction
2. Analysis of Position-based and Person-based Remunerations Systems
3. Argument for most appropriate Person-based Remuneration System
Note: here you need to highlight the drivers/elements of the most effective system/s. This section must present the arguments of authors.
4. Conclusion
Note: as the Consultant you have to come to a conclusion before you can make any recommendation/s
5. Recommendation for the Case Study organisation
Note: your recommendation is to be a strong statement of which remuneration system is most appropriate for the organisation, why (include the elements), when and how it should be developed and implemented. This is your argument as the Consultant.
6. Research and Referencing
Make sure you write your essay using third-person language, and support your essay with a minimum of 15 contemporary (i.e. beyond 2007) refereed journal articles – do not cite the internet/web pages. Whilst you are the Consultant do not refer to yourself in first person.
In writing this essay use headings to highlight the different sections according to the criteria ru
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Read through the marking criteria (assessment ru
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