The document discusses job evaluation and the Paterson Plan Decision BandTM Method (DBM) of job evaluation. It describes the DBM method which involves categorizing jobs into six decision bands based on the level of decision making required. Jobs are then further classified into grades and sub-grades based on factors like supervision responsibilities, stress, and variety of tasks. The document outlines the typical procedural steps for implementing a job evaluation scheme using the DBM method, including job analysis, grading jobs, communication of results, and linking the evaluation to compensation structures.