Background Note
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February 2008
(Revised May 2011)
A Note on Compensation Research
by
Robert G. Eccles, Boris Groysberg and Ann Cullen
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Abstract
This note provides guidelines to consider and reviews the sources available for compensation research. Having an understanding of the “outside option,” that is effectively the average salary being offered for a position in a specific type of firm is an important component of conducting analysis for compensation decisions. The information in this note will help in locating the information necessary for this type of analysis.
Keywords: Decision Choices and Conditions;
Compensation and Benefits;
Jobs and Positions;
Research;