Assess the learner's ability to design a competency-based performance appraisal and pay-for-performance system for a multinational, remote-first technology company scaling from 100 to 1,000 employees, including creation of role- and level-based competency frameworks, multi-rater and objective evaluation methods, calibration and moderation processes, clear linkage of performance outcomes to compensation and incentives, legal and compliance considerations across key jurisdictions (e.g., US, EU, India, China) including data privacy and cross-border payroll, and a phased implementation roadmap addressing technology, change management, training, and success metrics.