You have been selected as a finalist for a human resources compensation and benefits manager position with XYZ Inc. As part of the final interview, the company would like you to demonstrate your working knowledge as it pertains to the function of compensation and benefits.

Part $1-$ The first part of the interview will be a panel interview with the company president and three company vice$-$presidents. The company has sent you the following list so that you can prepare for the interview. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge of any or all of these topics during the interview. To prepare, you must research each of the topics and prepare a comprehensive written response for each one.

Topics:

$1.$ Analyze and describe the potential implications surrounding the creation, administration, tabulation, and evaluation of compensation surveys.

$2.$ Characterize and explain some of the resources that are available to resolve compensation and benefits complexities that result from legislation changes.

a$.$ How are you prepared to use the available resources?

$3.$ Which technology resources and other practices do you recommend for attracting, retaining, and motivating employees?

a$.$ Why do you recommend these resources?

b$.$ How would you utilize these resources to attract, retain, and motivate employees?

$4.$ How would you integrate appropriate variables such as equity and legal issues into meaningful compensation and benefit strategies?

a$.$ How can compensation and benefits strategies address equity?

b$.$ What are some possible legal issues regarding compensation and benefit strategies?

$5.$ How would you utilize job analyses, and job evaluations to make strategic compensation management choices when developing pay structures?