Problem 1: Assume you are the Executive Director of HR for a leading Canadian firm, and you have been tasked by the CEO to design an effective performance management strategy for the company. What will be your key considerations when designing a performance management system that is suitable for the entire company, including its branches across Ontario, Manitoba, and Alberta? What other considerations will you make when designing a truly Canadian performance management system? What are the potential challenges? Illustrate your answer with examples.
Problem 2: Critically discuss how a company's pay system is related to its organizational strategy. Support your answer with an example of a Canadian organization you are familiar with or any case study organization.