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6 Compensation and Appraisal
Pages 46-50

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... In most cases, the job designs are carefully aligned with the characteristics of the new technology: in some cases, the introduction of new technology in taken as an opportunity to try innovative personnel practices that are in keeping with the company's present or emerging culture. No matter what the catalyst, these new job designs and accompanying practices demand more of workers than did their previous jobs.
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... COMPENSATION At the majority of the sites visited, the average pay in the plant increased as a result of introducing AMT. The new technology eliminated many of the lowest paying jobs, thus raising the average pay for the plant an a whole.
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From page 48...
... As job classifications decrease in number and broaden in scope and skills, however, no two workers holding the same classification are necessarily performing the name activities. As ~ result, job classifications offer diminishing guidance for valuing a specific worker's contribution to the production process.
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... The reviews may be held according to a strict calendar schedule, such an every 6 or 12 months, or when workers complete work modules and ask to be evaluated on their performance. ISSUES OF ADVANCEMENT When there are fewer job classifications, there are also fewer opportunities to promote workers to a higher
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... with only three nonexempt job classifications expected that unskilled workers would reach the top pay level in 2 years, after passing module reviews at 6-month intervals. · An engine plant (C)
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