This document discusses compensation management. It defines compensation as the rewards employees receive in return for their work, including bonuses, profit sharing, and overtime pay. The objectives of compensation are to attract qualified employees, retain them, motivate performance, and comply with legal requirements. Compensation management is important as it rewards employee contributions, motivates better performance, and creates job satisfaction. Types of compensation include direct financial compensation as well as indirect benefits and non-financial rewards. Factors that affect compensation include economic conditions, prevailing wage levels, government regulations, union influence, and an employer's ability to pay.