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There may be strong relationships between compensation or pay-for-performance plans and actual employee motivation in terms of productivity.  However, those relationships may not be as obvious when it comes to benefits.  A huge expense line item for the firm is the total cost of employing workers.  A general assumption is that benefits comprise at least 30% of a total compensation package.  

  It stands to reason, then, that firms should consider whether they are getting the "bang" for their "buck" by providing benefits.  In other words, can benefits be linked to employee performance?

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Find at least three peer-reviewed articles that relate to the general topic.
Develop a position on whether or not benefits can be linked to employee performance?  Or, benefit mainly valuable from a recruiting standpoint?  
Draw a conclusion as to whether or not benefits should be a focus for organizations in developing total compensation packages.
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