What best describes an effective approach for balancing multiple priorities and perspectives regarding compensation?

The Alpha Company was once a strong company that commanded a high percentage of the market it operated in. In recent years, Alpha has been losing market share to competitors in its primary line of business and has been unable to find a competitive strategy to grow and return to profitability. Given its market position, how is Alpha most likely finding the monetary resources to continue operations?

What question is answered by the organization's mission statement?

Understanding basic organization design principles is an example of what key competency for compensation professionals?

Which type of variable pay is best described by this statement: Criteria are discretionary and often defined in broad terms such as "exceptional customer service"?