• For the VP of HR, see the cost of compensation. The labor market is currently paying approximately $190,000 a year in San Francisco. ABC Company will be hiring its new VP HR at $210,000 a year. Do you think ABC Company's compensation for this position is to pay competitive, fair, and equitable? Why or why not? Is this position in the Lag, Lead, or Market strategy? Explain your findings.
• For the two HR Generalist positions in Houston. One is priced at $90,000 a year, and the other at $88,000 a year. Take into consideration the point factor example on p. 390. What might be causing a difference in pay between the two positions if they are the same? Explain your rationale. Why is it important to create pay ranges to justify your answer?
• For the HR Generalist positions in Houston & Raleigh, where does compensation fall into the range? Minimum to low? Midpoint to Maximum? Explain how you came up with your answer.
• What is the compa-ratio Robert, the Contract Recruiter? See the compa-ratio calculation on p. 394. Is Robert being paid below the pay range or above the pay range midpoint? Is he a red-circle worker or a green-circled worker?
• Altogether, what might be some reasons that ABC company pay ranges and pay structure are the way they are? Support your reasoning with key terms, theories, and other concepts from the chapter.