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service or the organization, are same-
times recognized as a reason for length
ening the spread in comparison with
pay ranges for classes from which pro
motions to higher classes are frequently
available. In most instances, this policy
has been applied in the lower levels.
An important point to observe in
determining spreads according to the
nature o f classes is that there should be
a logical relation between the spread
of pay scale and the general level of
the class of positions, namely, a rela
tion that recognizes the value o f the
length of the spread as a factor in cre
ating incentives and offering rewards.
For example, a spread of $360 provides
a reasonable degree o f incentive for
workers on simple operations where
minimum salaries are around $1,300.
However, a $360 spread has much less
incentive value for professional special
ists or administrators whose m in im u m
salaries may be $3,000 or more. Clearly,
a spread of the same number o f dollars
does not present the same challenge or
stimulation to employees in classes at
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differing levels. Hence, one generally
accepted standard for a suitable spread
is that it should be in conformity with
the level o f the class. This standard is
administratively sound because it fa v
ors a wider spread in dollars, although
the percentage spread may remain con
stant or decrease, as successively higher
pay scales are reached for classes in
volving increased difficulties, higher
responsibiilties, longer learning periods,
and greater scope o f opportunity for
effective contributions to the service.
Spreads are also influenced by the
general policy or attitude of the con
trolling offiicals of the jurisdiction on
the relationship of payroll costs to good
personnel administration. If the policy
o f the jurisdiction is that no part of
salary cost is to be devoted directly to
incentives and rewards for good work
and faithful service, flate rates or small
spreads are apt to be the result. If, how
ever, the policy is otherwise, a spread
wide enough to provide material recog
nition of the value of the more com
petent employees in each class is re
quired. In other words, so fa r as costs
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