This discussion thread examines how pay programs impact employee productivity and organizational profitability; be certain to respond to all the following:

• How does pay influence employee behavior?  Use your text or another reliable source to support your response and include a specific example.
• How does pay influence the composition of the organization’s workforce?  Illustrate your response with an example.
• In your own experience, describe how pay is or is not an effective motivator.

Note:  You must create a thread and post your initial response to the discussion prompt before you can view or respond to other posts.