English to German Bus/Financial Human Resources Employee benefit plan (Pensionskasse)

Straw men analysis
HR has provided 9 straw men representing typical groups within the Swiss pension plan population; the straw men have different ages, salaries, bonuses, career developments and savings capitals.

The purpose of the straw men analysis is to gain insight in the current replacement ratios offered by the plan and to test the effects of any changes in the plan on different groups.

Ich mag den Ausdruck "Strohmann", oder noch schlimmer "Strohmänner" überhaupt nicht. Erstens wegen der negativen Konnotation und auch aufgrund der Tatsache, dass bestimmt auch Frauen in dieser Gruppe vertreten sind.

Any ideas?