Question

Distinguish policies on external competitiveness from policies on internal alignment. Why is external competitiveness so important? What factors shape an organization's external competitiveness?

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is given in detailed below along with headings separated for each part of the question

Explanation:

External Competitiveness and Internal Alignment

The comparisons with competitors with regard to the income received, some of which offer even high salaries in order to get the best individuals to work for them refer to as external competitiveness. While in the case of Internal alignment the comparison is done on the individuals job or skill level with each others and with the organisations objectives.

Importance of External Competitiveness

This is important depending on the goal of the organisations such that they provide attractive pay packages to retain their employees while ensuring that the labour cost is controlled so that it's products/services prices remain competitive in the market.

Factors shaping the organisations external competitiveness

The factors affecting the external competitiveness are as given below:

(1) Customs specific to both the organisations and its employees.

(2) Labour Market Competition

(3) The Competition in the market of product/service

These factors combined affect the level of pay an employee receives within an organisation.