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Attachment 6 <br /> June 1991 <br /> PURPOSES <br /> MERIT PAY PLAN <br /> 1. Directly ties the employee' s pay to <br /> accomplishment of specific performance <br /> objectives <br /> 2 . Provides higher level of rewards for <br /> employees with higher levels of <br /> performance <br /> 3 . Supports and reinforces the use of the <br /> Work Planning and Performance Review <br /> program, including better day-to-day <br /> communication on performance <br /> 4. Increases the clarity of employee goals <br /> 5. Helps support organizational change when <br /> needed <br /> 6. Creates a sense of challenge for employees <br /> 7 . Provides a mechanism for employees to <br /> advance to higher salaries in the salary <br /> range in relation to new hires <br /> pay.doc <br />