$1-1.$ What are the main building blocks of compensation systems? Briefly describe each one.

$1-2.$ How can compensation professionals serve as strategic business partners?

$1-3.$ Are the three main structural elements of compensation systems$-$internal consistency, market competitiveness, and recognizing employee contributions$-$equally important, or do you believe that they differ in importance? Explain.

$1-4.$ The compensation profession is expected to grow at a healthy pace through the year $2026.$ Based

on your understanding of how the chapter material blends together, what might be some reasons for this anticipated growth? Explain.

$1-5.$ Stakeholder expectations pose challenges for compensation professionals. At times, there may be conflict among the expectations of different stakeholders. For two stakeholders, how do compensation professionals meet their expectations?

$1-6.$ How are the seven employability skills relevant regardless of your career aspirations?