This document discusses effective compensation systems and their components. It outlines two main types of compensation systems: direct and indirect. Direct includes wages and salaries while indirect includes bonuses, commissions, and paid leave. Components of an effective compensation system include acquiring qualified personnel, retaining employees, ensuring equality, rewarding desired behavior, and controlling costs. Incentive compensation systems aim to motivate employees and can include pay for knowledge, bonus pay, profit sharing, and employee stock ownership. Factors that affect compensation include market rates, industry trends, productivity, and job evaluation. Examples provided are from Musanada, AD Municipality, and Asead.