An alternative to a straight salary program is one that pays on commission, in which the salesperson is paid based on sales performance in terms of volume, net revenue, or margin. The advantage of this plan is that the salesperson is clearly focused on the sales task. It also has the advantage of equity in that good performers are rewarded more highly than those who are less proficient. Unlike straight salary plans, commission compensation plans vary directly with the organization’s revenue, allowing the firm a built-in cost advantage.