"Seniority versus Merit Pay"

Compare and contrast seniority (longevity) pay with merit pay. Determine the advantages and disadvantages of each, including specific examples to support your response.


From the e-Activity, determine which type of pay structure would benefit the company or organization the most.

Use the Internet to research a publicly traded company or organization headquartered in your state with a focus on its approach to base pay system (i.e., seniority versus merit pay systems)