This document discusses compensation management and is divided into several sections. It defines compensation as monetary and non-monetary value provided to employees in exchange for work. Compensation includes direct elements like base pay and bonuses, and indirect elements like insurance and retirement programs. Non-monetary compensation enhances employee satisfaction and well-being. Compensation aims to recruit and retain qualified employees while rewarding performance. Factors that influence compensation include the labor market, cost of living, unions, and the organization's ability to pay.