This lesson focuses on the current business trend of salary/benefits issues and how this trend impacts the workplace. First, use the report (found in Task 1) to teach the concept and find classroom implications. Then, lead the class in discussion and activities.  A downloadable document of the action brief can be found in the Resource Library. For more action briefs such as this one, visit mbastatesconnection.mbaresearch.org and select "Action Briefs" under "Curriculum/Instruction."