1. Think about your current job (or a job you ’ve held in the past). Circle the types of pay you receive in this job:

2. Use a scale from 0 to 4 to answer (a) – (c) below.

(a) How well does the pay plan contribute to your motivation to perform at a high level? Performance: Not at all motivating 0 1 2 3 4 Extremely motivating

(b) How well does the pay plan contribute to your motivation to collaborate with or help fellow employees accomplish their work goals? Collaboration: Not at all motivating 0 1 2 3 4 Extremely motivating

(c) How well does the pay plan contribute to your motivation to remain with the organization? Retention: Not at all motivating 0 1 2 3 4 Extremely motivating

3. What (if any) aspects of the plan are demotivating or demoralizing to you?

4. (a) What is one change your employer could make to the pay system that would enhance your motivation to perform well and stay with the organization? 

(b) What potential pitfalls or risks (to you, your fellow employees, or the organization) would be associated with this proposed change?

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Non-performance-based pay: Salary Hourly pay Individual level: Piece-rate Sales commission Other variable pay Merit pay Team level: Team-based pay Organizational level: Gainsharing Profit sharing Stock ownership (or options)