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Evaluating Compensation Models for a Cybersecurity Firm
A new cybersecurity firm, 'CyberGuard,' requires a team of elite ethical hackers to protect its clients. The management is debating two compensation models.
Model A: Offer industry-average base salaries combined with substantial individual bonuses for each critical security flaw a hacker identifies.
Model B: Offer base salaries in the top 5% of the industry with smaller, team-based annual bonuses.
Evaluate which model is more likely to be effective for CyberGuard in recruiting, retaining, and motivating its highly specialized workforce over the long term. Justify your evaluation by explaining the potential advantages and disadvantages of each model.
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