Total Rewards; Employee & Labor Relations; Global HR

Please answer the questions below.  Use question and answer (Q&A) format for your response; in other words, include the original question along with your answer in the reply.  Within your post, support your response with information from at least two reputable sources (library and/or web-based) and provide the full citation at the end.  Use APA format for your references.  Bring in your own personal experiences, if applicable.

When a large employer has locations in countries outside of the U.S., a standardized benefits program for all employees across the globe may be impractical and unsuccessful in achieving HR objectives.  Discuss how culture and local practices affect the motivational aspects an employer is trying to achieve with a total rewards system.