There is little empirical evidence supporting the validity of competency-based pay models.

Competency-based pay models are usually associated with operational level roles.

Pay for knowledge requires very detailed job descriptions for every role in an organization.

Pay for knowledge fits well with classical management styles, requiring employee flexibility in skill sets.

indexation

economies of scale

utility

dividends

human relations firm

high-involvement firm

classical firm

firm with no managerial strategy

Client meetings and work pressures may distract the receiver from interpreting the message.

Communication is a top-down process initiated by external vendors.

Creating key messages is vital to the overall success of communication.

Soliciting and receiving feedback from the receiver is a critical aspect of communication.

Employee awareness, understanding or satisfaction

The amount of money spent on the communication campaign

Data on productivity and turnover

Immediately following the creation of the campaign

Whenever the data is available to the communications team

After the initial rollout and again four to six months later

When financial resources become available

merit pay

piece rates

profit sharing

targeted incentives