C8 Sample Questions Answers

The calendar year from January 1 to December 31

The fiscal year, which matches the calendar year from January 1 to December 31

The fiscal year, which shows results from July 1 to June 30

The fiscal year, which may match the calendar year or may be a different 12-month period, depending on the company

Keep them brief

Use multiple media

Include all details related to the issue

Leave backup data out of the presentation so there is time to develop an effective response to unexpected questions

Procurement

Recruiting

Setting priorities

Plan administration

A varying mix depending on employee influence on goals to provide the necessary incentive to maximize profits

100% variable pay to motivate all employees to maximize productivity and sales

90/10 for the majority of employees (base/variable) to share in the company’s success with increased variable pay for management/executives to motivate employees to seek higher positions

High base pay and low variable pay to ensure predictability of total compensation expense

Ask them to review or provide feedback, especially on something you have done for them

Talk to the individuals they report to in advance and gain their support so the stakeholders realize upper management already supports your position

Schedule a meeting of all stakeholders and make a strong case that overcomes all of their objections

Explain in precise terms to each stakeholder how your position is the most realistic approach to the issue or concern

Start-up

Growth

Mature

Decline

They typically have the greatest effect on net income and operating results of any organizational expense or program

Their success or failure is closely tied to the success or failure of organizationwide goals and objectives

They have very little effect as long as they are managed effectively and efficiently

They affect the organization’s overall financial status and impact multiple stakeholders across most, if not all, business units

Start-up

Growth

Mature

Decline