You are the compensation director for Forever-Green Plywood, Inc. The company buys timber, manufactures plywood sheets, and sells on the international market. The organization's three major units are timber purchasing (with five employees), manufacturing plant (with 120 employees), and sales and management (with 12 employees).
You need to develop a job evaluation plan for the organization. Describe the difference between person-based plans and job-based plans. Explain which one you would use. What factors would you consider? What is one advantage and disadvantage of each?