A.Explained throughout the mission, vision, values and strategy

B.Documented internally but not released to the public to protect trade secrets and maintain competitive advantage

C.Reflected in the mission, vision, values and strategy although often not stated directly

D.Implied in the mission, vision and strategy and specifically explained on the organization's website

A.Investors and Finance want to see money spent wisely. Legal must ensure compliance, and HR and operating departments want to see their needs taken into account to attract, retain and motivate a high quality workforce.

B.Operating departments and HR understand the company must live within its means and Finance cannot allocate funds to a budget if it is likely that profitability will be adversely affected.

C.Operating departments view compensation as it applies to them, HR must balance available resources to attract, retain and motivate employees and Finance knows the value of a motivated workforce and will provide the budget necessary to achieve it.

D.Investors want to maximize gains and want to see compensation tightly controlled and Legal needs to ensure that compensation plans do not attract undue scrutiny.

A.Decline

B.Mature

C.Growth

D.Start-up

A.They tend to make up the larger portion of an employee's total compensation.

B.They are based on a predetermined performance and reward schedule.

C.They are intended to align the interests of the employee with those of the organization.

D.They are offered to motivate employee performance.

A.Prepare quarterly and annual reports and their associated statements

B.Anticipate future capital needs by determining when the organization will enter the next phase of the business lifecycle

C.Withhold payroll taxes for all elements of compensation

D.Recognize possible issues and concerns that will drive budget planning