The reading assignment for this unit discussed several reasons for and against pre-funding defined benefit pension plans. This part of the assignment asks you to formulate and defend an opinion on this topic.

Background

Assume you are an employer who has been asked to make a short presentation about pre-funding at a conference of new pension trustees. You will need to state your position either for or against pre-funding pension plans.

Task

Write a short position paper summarizing your opinion on this topic to submit to the conference organizers.

Guidelines

Write your paper from the perspective of an employer in either the public sector or the private sector.

Include at least two arguments supporting your position.

Include at least one argument supporting the opposing position, and refute this argument.

Write in your own words and cite supporting materials appropriately, using APA style for references. You are encouraged but not required to conduct additional research.

Be professional and respectful in your writing, and use appropriate organization and formatting.