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International Pay
Systems
Chapter 16
McGraw-Hill/Irwin
Chapter Topics
Managing Variations:
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Understanding
international
compensation begins with
recognizing variations
(differences and
similarities) and figuring
out how best to manage
them.
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Managing Variations
How people get paid around the world depends
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Culture
Shared mental programming rooted in values,
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Managers autonomy
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Comparing Costs
Factors affecting wage comparisons
Standard of living
costs
Purchasing power
Working time required
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Types of Expatriates
Expatriates - Individuals whose citizenship is that
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Housing
Taxes
Allowances
and
Premiums
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Family Support
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Objectives
Ensure cost effective mobility of people to global
assignments
Ensure expatriates neither gain nor lose financially
Minimize adjustments required of expatriates
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Negotiation
Localization
Decrease allowances
Lump-sum/cafeteria plan
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organization objectives
Employee Preferences
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