Distinguish policies on external competitiveness from policies on internal alignment. Why is external competitiveness so important? What factors shape an organization's external competitiveness?

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Explanation:

External Competitiveness and Internal Alignment

The comparisons with competitors with regard to the income received, some of which offer even high salaries in order to get the best individuals to work for them refer to as external competitiveness. While in the case of Internal alignment the comparison is done on the individuals job or skill level with each others and with the organisations objectives.

Importance of External Competitiveness

This is important depending on the goal of the organisations such that they provide attractive pay packages to retain their employees while ensuring that the labour cost is controlled so that it's products/services prices remain competitive in the market.

Factors shaping the organisations external competitiveness

The factors affecting the external competitiveness are as given below:

(1) Customs specific to both the organisations and its employees.

(2) Labour Market Competition

(3) The Competition in the market of product/service

These factors combined affect the level of pay an employee receives within an organisation.

cognitive overload: having a lot on your mind impairs decision-making and tends to result in the simplest, but not necessarily best, option being selected.

empathy gaps: overlooking how you might feel in a different situation can result in unnecessary purchases, such as overbuying when shopping for food on an empty stomach.

optimism and overconfidence: wearing rose-tinted glasses and having unrealistic expectations about the future can affect money management and leave you unprepared for a change in circumstance.

instant gratification: seeking instant gratification drives impulsive spending and can undermine long-term planning and savings.

harmful habits: automatic or mindless behaviour can amplify a poor financial decision as it becomes a recurring event.

social norms: we are heavily influenced by the actions of others; while this can be in certain circumstances, it also contributes to the pressure to keep up with the joneses through conspicuous consumption.

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