The above four components are also influenced by external competitive
factors that are
beyond the
control of the firm, i.e., what other local firms within the city where the office is located pay; what out - of - state firms with local offices pay; what is required to be competitive for non-equity partners at
various levels by premier «national» firms, second - tier national firms and premier regional firms, second - tier regional firms and premier local firms, and standard local firms.