Total compensation is one of the most complex issues facing public and private organizations. Making use of James Madison University as an example discuss the types of compensation and benefit systems that JMU makes used for full-time instructional faculty classified employees and wage employees. Does the total compensation system of JMU treat JMU employees with similar duties and responsibilities equally in terms of compensation and benefits or does the compensation and benefits allow for greater variations in compensation and benefits due to non- job-related factors. (https://www.jmu.edu/humanresources/benefits/index.shtml).