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UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS

THE CATHOLIC UNIERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

DEPARTAMENT OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

OUTCOMES-BASED TEACHING-LEARNING PROGRAM


FOR COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS (BES 207)
2nd Term, A.Y. 2016 - 2017

Course Title: COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Course Number: BES 207

Credit Units: 3

Contact Hours: 3 hours/week lecture

Course Placement: 4th year, 2 nd term


Pre-requisites: BA 2

Course Facilitator: Gian Carlo M. Ledesma, MA, CIOP


Consultation Place/Time: MWF 11:00 12:00 / AB Faculty Consultation Room
Email: gcmledesma@yahoo.com

Course Description: The course is designed to introduce students to the systems, methods and procedures
involved in the effective administration and management of compensation and benefits (C & B) within organizations.
The course exposes the students to the theories and principles governing compensation and benefits. In the course
of the study, cases gleaned from actual organizational experiences are presented to guide students in
understanding the course materials and, in turn, acquire technical competencies pertinent to this human resources
management function such as job analysis, job evaluation, salary administration, benefits administration, among
others. Through guided discussions, students are also exposed to Philippine statutory benefits and other company-
initiated benefits offered by organizations coming from different industrial sectors.

Approved by: PROF. MICHAEL ANTHONY C. VASCO, PH.D.


Date of Approval:
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Faculty of Arts and Letters Program Intended Learning Course Intended Learning
Graduate Attributes Outcomes for Behavioral Science Outcomes

It is expected that Thomasian It is expected that a Behavioral It is expected that, after the course,
students of Arts and Letters will be Science student will be able to a student will be able to do the
able to manifest the following: demonstrate the following: following:

1. Body of knowledge, Research 1. Ability to perform different human 1. Know the factors considered in the
and Creative Skills. Acquire resource functions particularly formulation of a compensation and
adequate knowledge in the those that relate to recruitment, benefits system
Humanities, Social Sciences and training and development,
2. Understand the statutory and
other related disciplines, and apply it employee maintenance and labor
in various academic researches and relations other-company initiated benefits
granted to employees in the public
creative endeavors.
and private sectors in the Philippines

2. Critical Skills, Effective 2. Comprehend and relate to 3. Identify the process involved in
Problem Solving. To progressively practical application the different the creating internal alignment and a
engage in theories and facts, in the theories and principles that affect fair and reasonable compensation
light of reason, towards solving human behavior and benefits system
theoretical and practical problems.
4. Interpret salary surveys and come
up with sound C & B decisions

3. Leadership Skills to Work 3. Be acquainted with the industry as 5. Demonstrate various C & B
Alone and in Teams. To exhibit a to how it relates to the individual competencies by producing actual
work ethic anchored on honesty, outputs such as job descriptions, job
responsibility and accountability rating plans, pay scales, flexible
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among students, and hone their benefits scheme design, etc.
leadership skills to both lead and
work in cooperation with others. 5. Work with teams in diagnosing
and evaluating cases gleaned from
actual workplace experiences

4. Communicate Effectively. To 4. Contribute to the field of 6. Present confidently personal views


articulate ideas and express positions Behavioral Science and action and researches on selected topic
as steeped on the Thomasian value research through company areas in C & B
of truth, guided by faith and reason. exposures and submission of their
own research
5. Social Awareness and Global 7. Tackle important local and global
Perspective. To demonstrate 5. Ethical behavior characteristic of a issues that highlight the importance
awareness and understanding of good Thomasian and a true of the C & B theory and practice in
relevant social issues and respond to professional todays human resources
the needs of the global community management
through concrete social action.

6. Ethical Action and Moral 8. Explain the various theoretical,


Character. To exhibit highest ethical, and professional issues
standards of integrity in both related to the professional practice of
personal behavior and professional human resources management with
decorum. emphasis in the area of C & B
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INTENDED CONTENT TEACHING-LEARNING ASSESSMENT TASKS
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
OUTCOMES
Identify the different I. Introducing the Lecture and interactive Recitation
forms of pay (CILO 1) Compensation and discussion that will lead Seatwork/Assignment on
Benefits Function to appreciation of C & B Preliminary Encounters on
Understand the pay as a future career option the C & B Practice
model through a a. The Pay Model Objective Quiz
representative b. Total Compensation Case critiques on specific Case critiques
organization (CILO 1) Strategy organizational Compensation Philosophy
c. Scope of Compensation experiences that will lead Formulation and
Know how and Benefits function to critical thinking and Organizational Fair
organizations develop in Human Resources evaluation of actual
compensation Management corporate scenarios
strategies (CILO 1) d. Glossary of Terms in utilizing theories and
Compensation and principles learned in
Benefits class

Formulation of
compensation philosophy
that will lead to a better
understanding of the
strategic nature of the
compensation and
benefits function

Understand the II. Internal Alignment: Lecture and interactive Recitation


concept of internal pay Job-Based Structure discussion that will lead Job Evaluation Output
equity (CILO 3) to a solid understanding Simulation
a. The Nature of Internal of internal pay equity
Classify jobs into Alignment and the job evaluation
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grades and levels b. Job Analysis framework
guided by the job c. Job Descriptions
evaluation framework d. Job Evaluation Hands-on work on job
(CILO 3 and CILO 5) e. Job Rating Plan evaluation that will lead
f. Job Classification to development of
technical competence in
the area

Create a sample salary III. Pay Structure Design Salary recommendation Computational and
structure based on simulation that will Analytical Exercises
simulated and actual a. Pay policy identification develop critical thinking Short Quizzes
data (CILO 5) b. Pay survey analysis in evaluating applicants
c. Pay structure creation and employees
qualifications based on
established criteria

Salary structure creation


that will enable students
to appreciate their roles
as future compensation
and benefits specialists

Distinguish between IV. Internal Alignment: Lecture, interactive Recitation


the processes used to Person-Based Structures discussion and activity Case Analysis
design and administer that will lead to a clear Self-Assessment
person-based and job- d. Skill-Based Structure understanding of skills- Preliminary Examination
based approaches e. Competency-Based based and competency-
(CILO 3 and CILO 5) Structure based structures

Know how to create Case analysis on specific


internal alignment organizational
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using the person-based experiences that will lead
structure (CILO 5) to critical thinking and
evaluation of actual
Assess ones career corporate scenarios
inclinations and utilizing theories and
aspirations guided by principles learned in
this C & B model (CILO class
6)
Self-reflection exercise
that will help identify
ones future career
inclination

Preliminary Examination
that will gauge learning
obtained for the first half
of the semester

Understand the V. External Pay Equity: Lecture and group Recitation


concept of external pay Factors that Influence discussion that will lead Objective Quiz
equity (CILO 4) External Competitiveness to realization of the Salary survey output
factors that shape Organizational Exposure
Distinguish policies on a. The Nature of External organizations external
external Competitiveness competitiveness
competitiveness from b. Labor Market Factors
policies on internal c. Product Market Factors Guided activity that will
alignment (CILO 4) d. Designing Pay Levels, lead to skills practice of
Mix and Pay Structures interpreting salary
Analyze a sample e. Market Pricing survey results
salary survey (CILO 4)
Group company
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exposures that will lead
to identification of
compensation policies of
different organizational
settings per industry

Identify the linkage of VI. Employee Lecture, cooperative Paired research report
compensation to Contributions: learning and submission and plan
performance Determining exemplifications that will presentation
management systems Individual Pay lead to familiarity and Seatwork/Assignment
(CILO 8) awareness of pay-for-
a. Link Between performance plans
Organizational Strategy implemented by
and Compensation organizations
b. Performance
Management Systems Paired research and
and C & B expert interviews on
pay-for-performance
plans

Design of pay-for-
performance plans based
on established
compensable factors

Know the important VII. Benefits Lecture and interactive Recitation


considerations in Administration: The discussions that will lead Objective Quiz
implementing a Benefits to familiarity of benefits Online research
benefits program Determination Process administration practices
within organizations employed in various
(CILO 1 and CILO 8) a. Value of Employee organizations
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Benefits
Justify the plausibility b. Key Issues and On-line/library research
of a benefits package Considerations in Benefits of sample benefits
proposal (CILO 9) Planning, Design and plans/programs and
Administration critique of acquired
Determine the validity c. Components of Benefits materials that will lead to
of benefits packages Plan analytical way of
offered to employees d. Administration of evaluating practices of
of organizations (CILO Benefits Program various organizations
9)

Conceptualize a
possible benefits plan
fit for specific
organizations (CILO 5)

Identify the
competencies required
of a benefits
administrator (CILO 6)

Identify the different VIII. Employee Benefits: Interactive and group Graded Recitation
statutory entitlements Statutory Benefits discussion that will lead Objective Quiz
of employees (CILO 2) to understanding of
government-mandated
Understand the legal benefits of employees in
bases and implications the Philippines
of these benefits (CILO
2) On-line research on
assigned statutory
benefits that will lead to
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navigation, familiarity
and exploration of
internet resources of
concerned government
agencies

Lecture and graded


recitation that will
enhance mastery of
statutory provisions on
employee compensation
and benefits

Know the different IX. Employee Benefits: Lecture and group Recitation
benefits Company-Initiated discussion that will lead Seatwork/Assignment
options/packages Benefits to identification of the Simulation reports
offered by different different benefits Compensation Package
organizations (CILO 2) packages presently Design
offered in various
Understand the organizational settings
different circumstances
by which these Comparative assessment
benefits are grounded of benefits through group
(CILO 2) company exposures in
different industries that
Distinguish will lead to analytical
government-mandated way of assessing the
from company-initiated appropriateness of
benefits (CILO 2) benefits programs vis-a-
vis the nature of
organizations
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Simulation activities that


will provide application in
the implementation of
organizational policies
related to C & B

Identify the impacts of X. Current Issues and Presentation and critique C & B Seminar
globalization to the Trends in through seminar of group Final Examination
local compensation and Compensation and industrial company
benefits management Benefits exposure that will lead to
practices (CILO 8) Management: Local knowledge-sharing and
and Global sound judgment of
Prepare an analytical Implications refining
report on the recommendations for
compensation and improvements
benefits management
of selected Final Exam that will
organizations (CILO 8) assess learning for the
2nd half of the semester
Organize a seminar to
present outputs
obtained from group
company exposures
(CILO 7 and CILO 9)
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GRADING SYSTEM:

PRELIMINARY GRADING PERIOD Weight FINAL GRADING PERIOD Weight


Preliminary Examination 40% Final Examination 40%
Case Studies/Project 25% Case Studies/Project 25%
Quizzes 25% Quizzes 25%
Recitation and Assignments 10% Recitation and Assignments 10%
TOTAL 100% TOTAL 100%

SEMESTRAL GRADE = (Preliminary Grade + Pre-Final Grade)/2


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COURSE POLICIES:

1. Students are expected to attend all classes and participate actively in all sessions living up to the principle
that Everyday is a day of productivity. When a student misses a class, he or she shall present a valid letter
of excuse to the course instructor. In all cases, the student shall be responsible in catching up with missed
lessons and ensuring timely submissions of all requirements and deliverables.

2. Attendance shall be checked 15 minutes after the time. Students shall be marked Tardy or Absent as
applicable. It is imperative that students sign in the attendance sheet as proof of attendance for the day. No
considerations will be given for students who will incur the maximum allowable number of absences. The
total number of allowable absences and tardiness, as indicated in the students handbook, shall be followed.
It will be the students responsibility to sign in the attendance. Failure to sign will mean absence for that
particular meeting.

3. All mobile phones and gadgets must be put on silent mode so as not to cause distraction while the class is
ongoing. Generally, using of mobile phones or any other gadgets is prohibited inside the classroom unless
allowed by the professor.

4. Students are responsible for keeping and maintaining the cleanliness inside the classroom.

5. Eating of heavy meals is strictly prohibited inside the classroom. Light snacks may be eaten instead.

6. Students are expected to be responsible in coming back to the classroom on time during break periods.

7. Deadlines shall be complied with perpetually at all times. No extensions will be given for late outputs.

8. Students are encouraged to be here now and share their thoughts and experiences at all times during class
discussions while maintaining respectful communication to other members of the class.

9. Students are encouraged to keep a notebook dedicated to the subject.


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10.Students are always advised to keep the syllabus handy with them at all times. They shall use it to keep
track of the class progress. Students are always expected to come to class prepared at all times.

11.No special examinations are generally given to students who are not present during an examination day.

12. In addition to the weekly classroom interactions, students are required to participate actively as well in the
activities done in the online classroom via www.edmodo.com. Access to this site and other instructions shall
be provided personally by the course instructor. Students who will not join the online classroom shall not
receive credits for the course.

13. For purposes of uniformity, all outputs for submission must comply with the specifications mentioned by the
course instructor. All outputs that deviate from the prescribed specifications shall not be accepted and shall
receive a grade of 0 for such grade component.

14. Any exemptions to the course policies described herein and those that will be further agreed in class shall
require written justification from the student and approval from the course instructor on a case-by-case
basis.

15. All questions, clarifications and other concerns related to the course must be addressed personally to the
course instructor.
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TENTATIVE COURSE CALENDAR

WEEK CONTENT
1 Course Overview and Introduction
2 Introducing the C & B Function
3 Quiz # 1/Internal Alignment: Job-Based Structure
4 Internal Alignment: Job-Based Structure
5 Internal Alignment: Job-Based Structure
6 Internal Alignment: Person-Based Structure
7 Quiz # 2/Internal Alignment: Person-Based Structure
8 Preliminary Examination
9 External Pay Equity:
Factors that Influence External Competitiveness
10 External Pay Equity:
Factors that Influence External Competitiveness
11 External Pay Equity:
Factors that Influence External Competitiveness
12 Quiz # 3 / Employee Contributions: Determining Individual Pay
13 Benefits Administration: The Benefits Determination Process
14 Employee Benefits: Statutory Benefits
15 Employee Benefits: Company-Initiated Benefits
16 Quiz # 4 / Current Issues and Trends in C & B
17 C & B Seminar (Group Presentations)
18 Final Examination

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