Often a salary structure has ranges—minimum, midpoint, andmaximum. Frequently, a market position is drawn from the rangemidpoint. Another option becoming popular is broadbanding. Eachmethod has advantages and disadvantages. You may wish to look atthe salary structure and occupational families presented in theU.S. Office of Personnel Management Salary Table 2011-GS,referenced in the Resources. Notice how broad the bands are forindividual jobs. Complete the following:
•Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of broadbanding as acompensation plan.
•Conclude your essay by explaining your position on whether youthink broadbanding can be successfully competitive in your currentor previous work environment, and provide supporting reasons foryour position. How might broadbanding help with being successfullycompetitive compared to alternative salary structure ranges thatmight be used?