Problem
Balkin and Gomez-Mejia (1990) report a study that claims support for the strategic perspective of compensation (Matching Compensation and Organizational Strategies, Strategic Management Journal 1986-1998, 11(2), 153-169). In Chapter 1 of your text (Compensation), Milkovich and Newman (2004) provide three guidelines for interpreting the value of academic research. Evaluate the article by Balkin and Gomez-Mejia (1990) according to these standards and draw a conclusion on the key managerial implications of their report.