$1-$ What is the external environment that Microsoft faces to compete for talent? $(5$ points$)$

$2-$ How does the $2013$ compensation strategy align with the organization's goals? $(5$ points$)$

$3-$ Critical Talents $(15$ points$)$

a$-$ How do you define them?

b$-$ Who are they for $$Microsoft$$

c$-$ How did the analysis of the $$relevant market$$ help you identify them?

$4-$ What strategies does $$Microsoft$$ use to attract and retain the best possible talent? $(10$ points$)$

$5-$ How do you handle pay differences between the different groups of employees who work at $$Microsoft$(5$ points$)$