In Oracle's Workforce Planning module, Salary Grade assumptions are used to define the pay structure and associated compensation policies for different levels of jobs. The Salary Rate is a fundamental component, defining the pay range (often with minimum, midpoint, and maximum values) for a specific grade. Additionally, the Merit Rate, which dictates the percentage for performance-based salary increases, can be configured at the Salary Grade level. This allows organizations to apply different merit guidelines to various employee tiers, directly linking performance rewards to the established salary structure.

A. Partial Payment Factor: This is a global assumption used for prorating compensation for employees hired or terminated mid-period, not an attribute of a specific salary grade. B. Salary Basis: This defines the pay frequency (e.g., Annual, Monthly, Hourly) and is typically an attribute of a Job or a global default, not an assumption set within the salary grade itself.

1. Oracle EPM Cloud Documentation, Administering Planning Modules, "Defining Salary Grades": This section details the process of setting up salary grades. It explicitly states, "For each salary grade, you can specify properties such as the minimum, midpoint, and maximum salary rate." This directly supports that Salary Rate (C) is a key component.

2. Oracle EPM Cloud Documentation, Administering Planning Modules, "Setting Assumptions for Merit-Based Planning": This documentation explains how merit rates are configured. It notes that merit assumptions can be set by various dimensions, including Salary Grade. The business rule "Calculate Merit" uses these assumptions, confirming that Merit Rate (D) can be a salary grade-level assumption.

3. Oracle EPM Cloud Documentation, Administering Planning Modules, "Setting Assumptions for New Hires and Terminations": This source describes the configuration of proration logic, stating, "You can specify the partial payment factor to use for new hires and terminations." This confirms the Partial Payment Factor (A) is a global, not a grade-specific, assumption.