Employee Compensation

The aim of this module is to develop the student's knowledge and understanding of the design and implementation of employee compensation and incentive schemes.  The students will apply their knowledge and understanding of the Irish taxation system and legislative obligations in particular to income tax, redundancy and pay calculations.

1. evince a thorough knowledge of the conceptual frameworks underpinning the design of employee compensation and incentive schemes, including motivation theory and agency theory;

2. prepare, analyse and evaluate tax calculations on pay, benefits in kind and redundancy payments;

3. apply a comprehensive knowledge of legal, accounting and taxation aspects in the operation of compensation and pension schemes;

4.  Evaluate key issues relating to compensation, pensions and personal financial planning;

5. participate with confidence, as members of a management team, in the design and implementation of employee compensation and pension schemes and practices in a variety of organisational contexts.