Visit Fedscope (http://www.fedscope.opm.gov/) and identify and explain at least one interesting trend. This tool is an example of OLAP. Also, describe how this trend can be used to develop a business strategy.

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Figure: Chart showing basic salary in different grades at different steps.

The basic pay increases gradually in all steps. In steps 1-5, the basic pay increases from grade 1-5. This means that as one progresses their salary increases. For each grade there is no much difference on the salary based on the steps one is at. However in each step there is an increase in general.

There should be a revision of salaries where there is a difference between steps and grades. Each person will then be motivated to move to the next step or grade so as to earn better and hence specialization of labor. Since there is minimum difference employees may not be motivated to improve their skills. This means that there will be redundancy in the work done by the employees and also boredom due to staying at one point for too long. Specialization should be encouraged at all levels to have high end services countrywide.

References

Grundy, T. (2003). Gurus on business strategy. London: Thorogood.

Kourdi, J. (2003). Business strategy. London: Profile.