University:
University of Houston
Course:
CIS 4365 | Database Management
Academic year:

2024
Views:

182

Pages:

8
Author:

Whitney Galvan

General Characteristics Of Pay Grade Systems  The requirements of the organization will provide answers to the correct number of grades, the number of steps within grades, and their rates of progression within and between grades. 41 General Characteristics Of Pay Grade Systems The number of pay grades to be included within a pay structure varies with the circumstances-there is no right number. 42 Pay Structure Terms  Single-Rate  Pay Grade A flat rate structure that appears in organizations in which pay rate negotiations between management and unions are common practice, in some small organizations, or in industries using skilled craftworkers. 43 Pay Structure Terms  Multiple-Point  Pay Structure Some organizations that use pointfactor job evaluation plans establish a rate of pay for every possible point score. 44 Pay Structure Terms  Broadbanding  The grouping of jobs of significant differences or worth or value within one band or pay grade. 45 Pay Structure Terms  Broadbanding (cont)  This pay grouping or expanded pay grade may have a range varying from 50 percent to 100 percent and include jobs that have responsibilities and duties that vary in complexity and difficulty and require significantly different knowledge and skills. 46 Pay Structure Terms  Range or Spread Dimension  The difference between the upper and lower limits of the grade. It may be expressed in absolute dollar amounts or as a percentage. 47 Pay Structure Terms  Pay Grade Width Procedures for establishing a pay grade width are not as specific or precise as those related to the spread or height of the pay grade.  When using a point-factor plan, points often are the x axis values.  48