Discussions

1. Expatriate Pay- Due Wednesday
    
   Evaluate the following methods for establishing base pay in international assignments:  home country-based pay, headquarters-based pay, and host country-based pay.  Include within your discussion the strengths and weaknesses of each method and factors that should be considered when determining the appropriate international pay strategy.  How should organizations balance host-country income tax differentials?  How do compensation plans affect employees’ willingness to accept foreign assignments? Respond to at least two of your fellow students’ postings. 
2. Compensation in Other Countries
    
   Select one country whose pay and benefits practices are discussed in chapter 15 and compare them to pay and benefits practices used in the United States.  Include in your discussion how these practices are similar and how they are different.  Respond to at least two of your fellow students’ postings.

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Assignment – Due Sunday

 

Final Project

With instructor approval, students will select an organization that either has or is experiencing challenges with its compensation and benefit system.  The student will provided a brief historical view of the organization, an assessment of their current challenge, a review of other organizations who had a similar situation and the strategy they devised to address the issue, theories and strategies that should be contemplated to address the situation and, finally, a recommendation to management on how to address/resolve the situation.  Importantly, the student should ensure any recommendations are based on solid research and analysis and reflect a comprehensive solution to the problem.

The research paper should integrate items discussed in class, textbook material, and additional information gathered from secondary or primary sources.  A minimum of eight credible sources (other than the course textbook) should be used to develop your final project paper.  Research topics must be reviewed in advance with the instructor. 

Writing the Compensation and Benefits PaperThese papers are to reflect the current “state of the art” in the area and should reflect both academic and professional (practical) orientations. Your final paper should be eight- to ten- double-spaced pages in length (exclusive of Appendix, References, Exhibits, etc.) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide. This final paper should review the available research, discuss the implications of that research for the topic area, and provide conclusions. The paper should be organized into the following areas:

1. Introduction: The area of research should be described and the purpose of the research. That is, describe the topic area in terms of (1) its relationship the topic and (2) what you want to be able to contribute to the training literature by writing this paper. Your introduction must include a succinct thesis statement.
2. Review of the literature: Organize the literature into logical streams of thought related to your topic area. Within each of these areas summarize what the literature has to say. Be sure to indicate in your discussion whether the information is based on empirical data or analysis of the author.
3. Implications of the literature: Again, organize the implications of the literature in a manner that logically builds the case for your conclusions (which you will present in the next section). For each of your implications be sure to reference the literature related to that implication. Be sure to indicate whether the implication is one that has already been made in the literature or if this is one that is original to you through your own analysis. You should identify in this section important areas related to your topic that are missing from the literature. As appropriate within a business report, it is important to use section headings to organize your key points. 
4. Conclusions: This is where you tie all the pieces together. Make sure your conclusions are organized in a logical order that synthesizes your major points relative to the purpose of your paper. Be sure that your conclusions are justified and have credible support.  Inspire your audience to think about the practical application of your topic.  Remember, this is the last thing you are leaving with your reader so make the context of your message clear, communicate the impact of your topic, and leave a lasting impression.

In the 12th century, literacy among women increased. Although literacy in Latin was still somewhat limited to specific social classes, literacy in local vernacular languages was increasingly common. Eleanor of Aquitaine established the city of Poiters as a center for a literary movement focused on the art of courtly love. The troubadour and the female counterpart, the trobairitz, used poetry to share stories of romantic longing and unattainable love.

This poetry represents the beginning of written expressions of love in the way romantic love continues to be perceived today. As the poetry of the troubadour or trobairitz was recorded, it was written in the vernacular of the day. In fact, the wordromance derives from the word romans, the old French term for the vernacular language specific to the region. Having poetry and prose in the vernacular of the people allowed a much wider audience to access this romantic literature.

Initial Post: Write 100 words within the Discussion Board responding to the following questions. Create a substantive and clear post expressing your research, thoughts, and ideas:

• Discuss common characteristics of romantic or courtly love poems.
• What are your reactions to these expressions romantic love?
• Does the content of the poetry surprise you in any way?

Please be sure to include academic sources to support your information.

Functional Requirements- Could you answer this question for me?

Background information: Describes the functional requirements for your E-Commerce website.

Your requirements should not specify any type of hardware, software applications, or telecommunications (ie. “no feeds or speeds”). It should not specify detailed user interface fields, report form fields, or other low-level information. Each requirement should include the following subsections. Mark them N/A if they do not apply (but do not leave them out).

3.10. Failure Contingencies

3.10.1. Detailed Description

3.10.2. Associated User Types

3.10.3. Data Requirements

3.10.4. Timing/Performance Requirements (average)

3.10.5. Accessibility Considerations

3.10.6. Localization

3.10.7. External Interfaces

3.11. Social Network Integration

3.11.1. Detailed Description

3.11.2. Associated User Types

3.11.3. Data Requirements

3.11.4. Timing/Performance Requirements (average)

3.11.5. Accessibility Considerations

3.11.6. Localization

3.11.7. External Interfaces

3.12. Business Trend Reporting

3.12.1. Detailed Description

3.12.2. Associated User Types

3.12.3. Data Requirements

3.12.4. Timing/Performance Requirements (average)

3.12.5. Accessibility Considerations

3.12.6. Localization

3.12.7. External Interfaces

Global networks of transport, trade, and communication have long been significant vectors for cultural change, by bringing different peoples into contact and conversation with one another. How have recent developments in technology changed the nature of this global conversation?