Discussions 1,2

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DQ1

Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read Chapters 11, 12 and 13 of your text.

Review the How to Strategically Align Employee Compensation with Your Company’s Objectives

(Links to an external site.) article.

According to Stevens-Huffman (2012), “While compensation alone won’t ensure the attainment

of the business plan, customized, strategic alignment of total rewards increases the likelihood

of success.” (para. 2). Consider your current organization or one that you are familiar with and

recommend two compensation and benefits strategies. Explain how those strategies support

the current structure and contributes to organizational success. Your original response to this

discussion should be a minimum of 200 words.

DQ2

Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read the How to Build a Boundaryless

Organization (Links to an external site.) article.

Mergers, globalization, and the desire to bring the right people together to work on the right

projects are just some reasons employees are increasingly likely to be required to work beyond

their own departmental or organizational boundaries. Discuss the challenges of working across

boundaries and how human resources can prepare employees to thrive in a boundary-less

organization. Your original response to this discussion question should be a minimum of 200

words.