Companies Place a Considerable Amount of Attention on Compensation Plans

question 12

Multiple Choice

Companies place a considerable amount of attention on compensation plans because

• A) firms are likely to face stiff penalties from the government if they do not offer competitive wages and salaries.
• B) attracting the right employees with good compensation packages can translate into a competitive advantage.
• C) it is a hygiene factor.
• D) a good compensation plan will be less costly than other parts of the operation.

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Definitions:

Aggregation

The process of combining multiple items or data points into a single group for simplicity or analysis.

Inventory Upstream

Inventory located earlier in the supply chain, typically held by suppliers or manufacturers before it moves down the chain to distributors or retailers.

CSL (Cycle Service Level)

A measure of the probability that a demand will be satisfied during a single order cycle without stockouts.

ROP (Reorder Point)

The inventory level at which an order should be placed to replenish stock before it runs out, taking lead time into account.