What type of equity (external, internal, or employee) is most important
to you? Explain the reasons.
Review current copies of the ICMA Newsletter , IPMA Newsletter , Chronicle
of Philanthropy , or Nonprofi t Times. What positions receive the highest
salaries? What factors do you think are most important in determining
compensation?
In small groups, discuss the compensation policy in the organizations
where you work. What is the basis for the policies? Does one organiza-
tion have a more progressive policy than the others?
Online Activities
Visit the U.S. Offi ce of Personnel Management Web site. How many
salary schedules exist? Why are there different salary schedules? Does
your agency have different salary schedules?
Using the Internet, fi nd salary schedules for two local governments,
two state governments, and two nonprofi t organizations. What are the
similarities and differences in regard to salary schedules and compen-
sation policies across the six organizations?
