Compensation and Benefits

The assignment content discusses the concept of compensation and benefits in the context of a soccer game. The Ottawa Voyageurs case study highlights the importance of compensating team players to motivate them and boost their morale, leading to better performance. The article suggests that fair compensation structures, bonuses for good performances, and proper training programs can improve player motivation and team success.

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Summary of Key Issue
Ottawa Voyageurs is an interesting and mind-twisting case study which discusses the story of a
popular event or game where a hard decision was taken by its Head Canadian Pro-soccer Coach.
It all started with how Mr. Manuel Tertuliano who was the head coach of “A Club” had gone
through the tough time when he was supposed to take a hard decision to pay a handsome amount
to its 6 participants as compensation on the constant persuasion of O Leary, his co-head. The
amount of $850000 was not as little amount to give as compensation. Even then Manuel
Tertullian wanted to compensate his team players, and he also wished that his team should not
lose in the game as well. He knew that all his players were good at the game and all they needed
was a kind of motivation right from mind and heart. Manuel Tertullian knew that if his team was
inculcated with energetic spirit to play, it could certainly bring laurels to his country. Manuel
knew very well that how during 1888, Canada became the first country who sent its team in
Britain for this game "Soccer." And much to his expectations, it brought fame too for its country,
and it became the number one SPORT. Lots of registrations started for this game, and it
continued to be the Professional League in Canada. Ups and downs seen in this game could not
decrease its likings amongst its spectators or fans. The game rocked and succeeded well with
high salaries to its players, high status and good and cordial relationship with players of other
sports.
Recommendations
The toughest part of the job of the coach was to decide the correct structure of compensation to
motivate and develop the right and hardworking players in the team. The structuring of
compensation of six players along with the decision to recognize those players who contributed
the performance in the team individually was very critical decision on the part of the department

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of sports. The five significant principles that were developed by the league to direct the method
of transacting the soccer business were:
 Being the inspirational point of destination
 Conveying and spreading the passion
 Staying young and energetic
 Reflecting diversity and inclusiveness
 Becoming the place of meeting.
The decisions regarding the compensation need to be standardized fairly, and the amount must
be determined by a player according to his marketability and ability. According to the
performances, the bonuses must be given and awarded. There should be proper training and
development programs to create the effective performance. There should be a renegotiation of
the contract of the players before the expiry of the terms.
Player’s High morale can be achieved by consciously taking care of the factors like fulfilling all
the necessities of a player which involve payment of compensation, and rewarding him for the
best performances achieved by him. Compensation plays an important part in the lives of the
sports player as for them winning a game gives them mental happiness and respect. It also
increases the number of fans in the lives of players and gives them much fame. But for earning
their livelihood and to continue their participation in the sports requires every sports department
to compensate them for their role in sports. It may help to stabilize and sustain their interest in
the game. Play's quality can be improved by providing high salaries to the high performing
employees and deciding the criteria for measuring the marketability of the players like drawing
fans, reputation, and entertainment factors of the players.

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As per the case study, it can be recommended that selection of team players should be done
consciously. Team players should have the spirit of respecting each member of the team and
should be supportive to each other. Sports policy of a nation is a must. Compensation should
always be given to players because they represent the country and they play for the glory of the
nation. Huge publicity should be given to the National Sport because it brings fame to the
country and countrymen are equally responsible for its widespread popularity. Quality play and
quality infrastructure play an important role in any game/league. The framing of rules and
regulations for any game is a must. Heavy perks plus bonus etc. also attract good players to come
forward and be a part of the national game. More income for best performance should also be
announced. Deserving players should be paid extra compensation. The players who are followed
by more fans and those who are more popular for their playing skills should be given additional
remuneration. Such monetary benefits paid to them will be returned as best performance. Tenure
of contract period may also be fixed. Regular guidance and counseling can be given to all the
team members by coach or head. As per the case study, it was identified that even the Ottawa
Voyageurs head coach and CEO also comprehended that controversies of the players, resignation
by the coach and inferior performances was reposing the team into an awkward situation and
position. But being optimistic, he trusted well on the concept that compensation may help to
enhance the level of motivation, morale, and confidence in the players and the success of the
whole team.
Rationale for Recommendation
As per the case study, the recommendations were suggested as per few significant rationales.
After the game became popular, the players who left earlier to other countries, started to return to
their nation and united with their teams. They preferred to play within the prescribed rules and

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regulations for the League/season/event. The Age limit of the players also played a prominent
role in the improvement of performance in the game, and it boosted their morale to win.
Expansion of “Canadian Pro-soccer" resulted in construction of lots of new stadiums which
brought them confidence and passion to play with zeal. Discipline means a lot in any game
played at the national level. In the case study, it has been referred many times that a game loses
its fame due to lack of any proper regulations and discipline relating to the age factor. Players
love to have a cordial relationship with its team mates and the coach, and they need the support
of all. Players never like any dictatorship and favoritism amongst the team. It is seen in the case
study when team players had a fight with Saddleman during Season of 2000 and ended up with a
loss. And finally, in 2002, Manuel Tertullian took the tough but bold decision that compensation
must be given if the morale of the player is to be kept high. And it is considered as the main key
to the success of a game. Only a best sports man can take the best decision, and in this case
study, it has been done wisely by its head coach.

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REFERENCE
Case Study Attached.