Choose one of the three topics below and conduct research on “best-practices” in the area. In your analysis review both academic and trade publications.  See the posted example for specific guidance on format. A best-practice analysis summarizes what is considered by the experts to be the most effective, efficient, ethical and moral means for producing high performance. Your analysis should provide specific examples to support the elements and principles of  your best-practice model. Discuss how the model specifically integrates and reinforces Christian business principles. Provide a minimum of 10 references with a maximum length of 2,500 words.  Topic Areas:  1. Merit Pay Systems 2.  Gainsharing Plans 3. Executive Pay Systems