COMPENSATION MANAGEMENT
OBJECTIVE:
This assignment requires students to produce a Research Proposal (befitting the standard of a
Master-level research as determined by the University) in relation to current research interests
in the field of Compensation Management. This assignment seeks to train students to “learn
how to learn” via research skills, with Compensation Management being the subject matter.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Students are required to select any ONE of the following topics within Compensation
Management of which his/her Research Proposal will be conducted:
a. Compensation strategy;
b. Internal alignment and pay structure;
c. External competitiveness and the determination of pay level and pay forms;
d. Pay-for-Performance;
e. Performance appraisal and reward system; OR,
f. Employee benefits.
2. Based on the selected topic, each student will conduct his/her own individual research
and will report his/her research in the format of a Research Proposal. Doing so, students
will be guided by the FOUR tasks as described herein below.
3. Students are required to submit the hard copy of their Final Research Proposal that
contains the sub-topics related to Task 1, Task 2, and Task 3 (as described herein
below), together with all references and appendixes (if any).
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4. In order to ensure that students are on-track with the requirements of this assignment,
students are required to submit each task (in soft copy) to the facilitator for his/her
comments on or before the stipulated dates. Students shall take heed of such comments
and to improve accordingly on a timely basis. For all communication purposes, students
are advised to use the online forum provided via MyVLE.
QUESTIONS:
Task 1:
Each student is required to review at least TEN refereed journal articles (published from year
2011 onwards) with the objective of identifying the research problem, research question, and
research objective in relation to the selected topic within Compensation Management . The
proposed research title will follow suit. In presenting their reports, students are required to
support their claims with appropriate references from the review articles (in APA format), as it is
important for students to learn to avoid making any claims without being able to substantiate
them with credible academic evidence or authority.
[25 marks]
Task 2:
Students are required to review and report on literatures related to their selected research topic.
Such literature review shall address issues which will eventually lead to the conceptualisation
of a theoretical framework, of which hypotheses are based.
[25 marks]
Task 3
Students are required to present their research methodology, where issues of research
design, sample, instruments, data collection and analysis procedures, will be clearly
addressed and justified.
[25 marks]
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Task 4
Using appropriate visual aids (whiteboard, flipchart, PowerPoint, etc.), students are required to
provide an oral presentation of their research proposal via a video recording, presenting the
following points:
a. Proposed research topic (to reflect the true purpose of the intended research);
b. Relate problem statement to research question and research objective;
c. Conceptual framework and hypotheses; and,
d. Methodology.
The length of such video presentation shall not exceed 7 minutes. Where possible, students
are encouraged to record/tape each other’s presentation, as such platform enables learning via
sharing.
(Important Note: Students are evaluated based on their presentation skills, usage of visual
aids, organisation skills, conciseness of delivery, and effectiveness of their presentation
to the virtual audience.)
[25 marks]
[TOTAL: 100 MARKS]
Assignment Format:
a. Use double space and 12-point of Times New Roman font.
b. The assignment should contain about 3000 – 5000 words (15 – 20 pages)
c. Provide reference using the American Psychological Association (APA) format
d. References should be latest (year 2010 onwards)

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MAY SEMESTER 2014
BMCM5103 – COMPENSATION MANAGEMENT
ASSIGNMENT
OBJECTIVE:
This assignment requires students to produce a Research Proposal (befitting the standard of a
Master-level research as determined by the University) in relation to current research interests
in the field of Compensation Management. This assignment seeks to train students to “learn
how to learn” via research skills, with Compensation Management being the subject matter.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Students are required to select any ONE of the following topics within Compensation
Management of which his/her Research Proposal will be conducted:
a. Compensation strategy;
b. Internal alignment and pay structure;
c. External competitiveness and the determination of pay level and pay forms;
d. Pay-for-Performance;
e. Performance appraisal and reward system; OR,
f. Employee benefits.
2. Based on the selected topic, each student will conduct his/her own individual research
and will report his/her research in the format of a Research Proposal. Doing so, students
will be guided by the FOUR tasks as described herein below.
3. Students are required to submit the hard copy of their Final Research Proposal that
contains the sub-topics related to Task 1, Task 2, and Task 3 (as described herein
below), together with all references and appendixes (if any).
ASSIGNMENT – BMCM5103
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4. In order to ensure that students are on-track with the requirements of this assignment,
students are required to submit each task (in soft copy) to the facilitator for his/her
comments on or before the stipulated dates. Students shall take heed of such comments
and to improve accordingly on a timely basis. For all communication purposes, students
are advised to use the online forum provided via MyVLE.
QUESTIONS:
Task 1:
Each student is required to review at least TEN refereed journal articles (published from year
2011 onwards) with the objective of identifying the research problem, research question, and
research objective in relation to the selected topic within Compensation Management . The
proposed research title will follow suit. In presenting their reports, students are required to
support their claims with appropriate references from the review articles (in APA format), as it is
important for students to learn to avoid making any claims without being able to substantiate
them with credible academic evidence or authority.
[25 marks]
Task 2:
Students are required to review and report on literatures related to their selected research topic.
Such literature review shall address issues which will eventually lead to the conceptualisation
of a theoretical framework, of which hypotheses are based.
[25 marks]
Task 3
Students are required to present their research methodology, where issues of research
design, sample, instruments, data collection and analysis procedures, will be clearly
addressed and justified.
[25 marks]
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Task 4
Using appropriate visual aids (whiteboard, flipchart, PowerPoint, etc.), students are required to
provide an oral presentation of their research proposal via a video recording, presenting the
following points:
a. Proposed research topic (to reflect the true purpose of the intended research);
b. Relate problem statement to research question and research objective;
c. Conceptual framework and hypotheses; and,
d. Methodology.
The length of such video presentation shall not exceed 7 minutes. Where possible, students
are encouraged to record/tape each other’s presentation, as such platform enables learning via
sharing.
(Important Note: Students are evaluated based on their presentation skills, usage of visual
aids, organisation skills, conciseness of delivery, and effectiveness of their presentation
to the virtual audience.)
[25 marks]
[TOTAL: 100 MARKS]
Assignment Format:
a. Use double space and 12-point of Times New Roman font.
b. The assignment should contain about 3000 – 5000 words (15 – 20 pages)
c. Provide reference using the American Psychological Association (APA) format
d. References should be latest (year 2010 onwards)
ASSIGNMENT – BMCM5103
1
MAY SEMESTER 2014
BMCM5103 – COMPENSATION MANAGEMENT
ASSIGNMENT
OBJECTIVE:
This assignment requires students to produce a Research Proposal (befitting the standard of a
Master-level research as determined by the University) in relation to current research interests
in the field of Compensation Management. This assignment seeks to train students to “learn
how to learn” via research skills, with Compensation Management being the subject matter.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Students are required to select any ONE of the following topics within Compensation
Management of which his/her Research Proposal will be conducted:
a. Compensation strategy;
b. Internal alignment and pay structure;
c. External competitiveness and the determination of pay level and pay forms;
d. Pay-for-Performance;
e. Performance appraisal and reward system; OR,
f. Employee benefits.
2. Based on the selected topic, each student will conduct his/her own individual research
and will report his/her research in the format of a Research Proposal. Doing so, students
will be guided by the FOUR tasks as described herein below.
3. Students are required to submit the hard copy of their Final Research Proposal that
contains the sub-topics related to Task 1, Task 2, and Task 3 (as described herein
below), together with all references and appendixes (if any).
ASSIGNMENT – BMCM5103
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4. In order to ensure that students are on-track with the requirements of this assignment,
students are required to submit each task (in soft copy) to the facilitator for his/her
comments on or before the stipulated dates. Students shall take heed of such comments
and to improve accordingly on a timely basis. For all communication purposes, students
are advised to use the online forum provided via MyVLE.
QUESTIONS:
Task 1:
Each student is required to review at least TEN refereed journal articles (published from year
2011 onwards) with the objective of identifying the research problem, research question, and
research objective in relation to the selected topic within Compensation Management . The
proposed research title will follow suit. In presenting their reports, students are required to
support their claims with appropriate references from the review articles (in APA format), as it is
important for students to learn to avoid making any claims without being able to substantiate
them with credible academic evidence or authority.
[25 marks]
Task 2:
Students are required to review and report on literatures related to their selected research topic.
Such literature review shall address issues which will eventually lead to the conceptualisation
of a theoretical framework, of which hypotheses are based.
[25 marks]
Task 3
Students are required to present their research methodology, where issues of research
design, sample, instruments, data collection and analysis procedures, will be clearly
addressed and justified.
[25 marks]
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Task 4
Using appropriate visual aids (whiteboard, flipchart, PowerPoint, etc.), students are required to
provide an oral presentation of their research proposal via a video recording, presenting the
following points:
a. Proposed research topic (to reflect the true purpose of the intended research);
b. Relate problem statement to research question and research objective;
c. Conceptual framework and hypotheses; and,
d. Methodology.
The length of such video presentation shall not exceed 7 minutes. Where possible, students
are encouraged to record/tape each other’s presentation, as such platform enables learning via
sharing.
(Important Note: Students are evaluated based on their presentation skills, usage of visual
aids, organisation skills, conciseness of delivery, and effectiveness of their presentation
to the virtual audience.)
[25 marks]
[TOTAL: 100 MARKS]
Assignment Format:
a. Use double space and 12-point of Times New Roman font.
b. The assignment should contain about 3000 – 5000 words (15 – 20 pages)
c. Provide reference using the American Psychological Association (APA) format
d. References should be latest (year 2010 onwards)

Instructions: As a management consultant in compensation solutions you have been hired by your organization to conduct an analysis, report your findings, provide realistic recommendations for solutions, and present your work to the organization’s management team.

The report should include:

1. Description, history, and discussion of the total compensation/reward system. Does the system support the strategic goals and objectives, what are the limitations, disadvantages, and advantages? (Make use of analytical tools – SWOT/Cost Benefit Analysis)
2. How is the compensation program/system related to performance? How are decisions made, how are evaluations done. Does the performance management system complement/enhance/deter from the pay system?
3. Realistic recommendations, rationale for those recommendations and what support the organization will need to implement.
4. Integrate biblical principles in the paper where appropriate

This report should be 4 pages in length not including reference page and appendices. The report should be typed, double-spaced, in Times New Roman 12 point font. Follow APA format for proper grammar, spelling, sentence/paragraph structure, and mechanics. All cases are to be written in the third person as a professional paper. Tables and charts may be submitted as appendices. APA format is required. At least 4 scholarly references are required. Please follow guidelines below in the paper:

Explains the total compensation/reward system. Explains how the system supports the strategic goals and objectives, and its limitations, disadvantages, and advantages.

Explains how the compensation program/system is related to performance. Explains how decisions made, how are evaluations done. Explains how the performance management system can complement/enhance/deter from the pay system.

Discusses realistic recommendations, rationale for those recommendations and what support the organization will need to implement.

Conducts and summarizes the SWOT/Cost Benefit Analysis.

Structure and mechanics, length and formatting.

Integrates appropriate biblical perspectives and ethical principles into the various sections of this report