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APHR Certification Exam Questions 2023 - Part 17
Questions 1. employment tactics, plan for managing employees (methods and tools for recruiting, managing, and keeping important employees)A) vision statementB) human capital strategyC) organizational developmentD) organizational chart2. counting and measuring - giving a number to a measurement of somethingA) span of controlB) cost sharingC) quantificationD) joint venture3. an approach to financial planning and decision making ( a budgeting process that requires that every budget item is approved instead of only budget changed being approved. no reference is made to previous budget expenditures)A) global organizationB) zero-based budgetingC) foreign subsidiaryD) front-back format4. group of people performing similar tasks (a department or division where people have similar specialties or skills -accounting or IT department)A) high-context cultureB) contract manufacturingC) functional structureD) organizational development5. a partnership between organizations that help both sidesA) franchisingB) head countC) allianceD) user interface Right Answer and Explanation: 1. Right Answer: BExplanation: 2. Right Answer: CExplanation: 3. Right Answer: BExplanation: 4. Right Answer: CExplanation: 5. Right Answer: CExplanation: .col-md-12 { -webkit-user-select: none; -ms-user-select: none; user-select: none; } .flash-sale-container{background:#134981;text-align:center;padding:2%;} p.flash-sale-text{ font-size:24px;font-family:"Poppins";letter-spacing:2px;line-height:1.4em; } span.flash-break{ display:block; } .flash-sale-text { -webkit-animation-name:flash; animation: blink 1.5s infinite; } @keyframes blink{ 0% { color: #D3585F; } 20% { color: #D3585F; } 40% { color: #FFF; } 60% { color: #FFF; } 80% { color: #D3585F; } 100% { color: #D3585F; } } @-webkit-keyframes blink{ 0% { color: #D3585F; } 20% { color: #D3585F; } 40% { color: #FFF; } 60% { color: #FFF; } 80% { color: #D3585F; } 100% { color: #D3585F; } } 80% DISCOUNT: SHRM-CP PRACTICE EXAMS Questions with detailed explanation 2023 - UPDATED
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SPHR Questions - Part 21
Questions 1. What of the following statements defines total rewards?A) It is the amount of pay a person earns per hour.B) It is the total amount of pay a person earns per year.C) It is the compensation a person earns for their time.D) It is the compensation and the benefits a person earns.2. According to Knowles, there are five key assumptions about how adults learn. One of the assumptions is the learner's readiness to learn. Which of the following statements is best associated with the assumption of the learner's readiness to learn?A) What I learn today will help me solve problems at my workplace tomorrow.B) I've got lots of valuable experience that I want to draw upon to help me as I learn.C) I'm ready to learn this because what I learn will help me function better in some way.D) I understand why I need to learn this.3. The management and union are proceeding to an arbitration hearing that will be conducted by an arbitration panel. Which one of the following best describes the makeup of the arbitration panel?A) There are three arbitrators all of whom must be approved to participate by the management and the union.B) There are three arbitrators, all of whom are selected by the party not bringing the grievance.C) There are three arbitrators, one selected by the management, one selected by the union, and a neutral arbitrator whom both management and union approve of.D) There are three arbitrators all of whom are randomly selected to serve from a pool of pre-approved management and union arbitrators.4. A high-involvement organization is an example of what type of OD intervention?A) StrategicB) Techno-structuralC) Human resource managementD) Human process5. Which of the following is illegal except in the construction industry?A) Common shop clauseB) Union shop clauseC) Closed shop clauseD) Agency shop clause Right Answer and Explanation: 1. Right Answer: DExplanation: Answer option D is correct.Total rewards is the total compensation plus the total benefits a person earns.Answer option A is incorrect. This isn't a valid definition of total rewards as it is more than just hourly pay.Answer option B is incorrect. This answer describes just the salary assigned to a person.Answer option C is incorrect. Total rewards is more than just compensation, it's also the benefits received.Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149-4, Section III, The US HR Body of Knowledge.Chapter: Compensation and BenefitsObjective: Total Rewards Defined2. Right Answer: CExplanation: Answer option C is correct.This statement is an assumption of the learner's readiness to learn. If the assumption proves false, the learning may not occur.Answer option D is incorrect. The statement 'I understand why I need to learn this' is an assumption that the learner understands the need to know the course material.Answer option A is incorrect. The statement 'What I learn today will help me solve problems at my workplace tomorrow' is an example of the assumption of the learner's orientation to learning.Answer option B is incorrect. The statement 'I've got lots of valuable experience that I want to draw upon to help me as I learn' is an example of the assumption of the learner's experience.Reference: Professional in Human Resources Certification Guide, Sybex, ISBN: 978-0-470-43096-5. Chapter 5: Human Resource Development. Official PHR andSPHR Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149-4, Section III, The US Body of Knowledge.Chapter: Core Knowledge Requirements for HR ProfessionalsObjective: Adult Learning Processes and Learning Styles3. Right Answer: CExplanation: Answer option C is correct.An arbitration hearing by a panel typically uses three arbitrators. One arbitrator is selected by the management, one by the union, and one is approved by both management and union.Answer option B is incorrect. The three arbitrators are not selected by just one party.Answer option A is incorrect. Management gets to approve one arbitrator, the union gets to approve one arbitrator, and both parties approve the neutral arbitrator.Answer option D is incorrect. The arbitrators are not randomly selected.Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149-4, Section III, The US HR Body of Knowledge.Chapter: Employee and Labor RelationsObjective: Dispute Resolution4. Right Answer: BExplanation: Answer option B is correct.Techno-structural interventions address issues of how work gets done in an organization. A high-involvement organization is one in which employees at all levels are involved in making decisions about how work is accomplished. Human-process interventions (D) are designed to build competencies at the individual level of the organization. HRM interventions (C) focus on HR processes and programs such as selection procedures or performance management that address individual employee needs. Strategic interventions (A) are used to execute changes to an organization's vision, mission, or values. See Chapter 5 for more information.Chapter: Human Resource DevelopmentObjective: Organization Development5. Right Answer: CExplanation: Answer option C is correct.The closed shop clause is illegal except in the construction industry. The closed shop clause requires that all new hires be members of the union before they are hired.Answer option D is incorrect. The agency shop clause specifies that all employees must either join the union or pay union dues if they choose not to join the union.Answer option B is incorrect. The union shop clause requires that all employees join the union within a grace period specified by the contract.Answer option A is incorrect. There is no such term as common shop clause.Chapter: Employee and Labor RelationsObjective: Union Organization .col-md-12 { -webkit-user-select: none; -ms-user-select: none; user-select: none; } .flash-sale-container{background:#134981;text-align:center;padding:2%;} p.flash-sale-text{ font-size:24px;font-family:"Poppins";letter-spacing:2px;line-height:1.4em; } span.flash-break{ display:block; } .flash-sale-text { -webkit-animation-name:flash; animation: blink 1.5s infinite; } @keyframes blink{ 0% { color: #D3585F; } 20% { color: #D3585F; } 40% { color: #FFF; } 60% { color: #FFF; } 80% { color: #D3585F; } 100% { color: #D3585F; } } @-webkit-keyframes blink{ 0% { color: #D3585F; } 20% { color: #D3585F; } 40% { color: #FFF; } 60% { color: #FFF; } 80% { color: #D3585F; } 100% { color: #D3585F; } } 80% DISCOUNT: SPHR PRACTICE EXAMS
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APHR Certification Exam Questions 2023 - Part 18
Questions 1. a contract to use a property (an agreement for a person or organization to rent a property (lessee) from its owner (lessor) for a specific period of time and amount of money)A) zero-based budgetingB) delphi techniqueC) allianceD) lease2. using both internal and external resources to perform a service (a business practice in which the employees of a company work with an outside organization to perform a service)A) forecastingB) staff unitsC) co-sourcingD) human resources3. a business model that involves licensingA) shared servicesB) franchisingC) divestitureD) dedicated hr4. strategic planning method used to assess the internal and external environment in which a company operates, it strengths and weaknesses(internal) and opportunities and threats (external)A) gap analysisB) SWOT auditC) work unitD) company culture5. producing private-label goods (one company hires another to manufacture parts or goods under its label and according to its specifications)A) contract manufacturingB) low-context cultureC) workforce planningD) internal rate of return Right Answer and Explanation: 1. Right Answer: DExplanation: 2. Right Answer: CExplanation: 3. Right Answer: BExplanation: 4. Right Answer: BExplanation: 5. Right Answer: AExplanation: .col-md-12 { -webkit-user-select: none; -ms-user-select: none; user-select: none; } .flash-sale-container{background:#134981;text-align:center;padding:2%;} p.flash-sale-text{ font-size:24px;font-family:"Poppins";letter-spacing:2px;line-height:1.4em; } span.flash-break{ display:block; } .flash-sale-text { -webkit-animation-name:flash; animation: blink 1.5s infinite; } @keyframes blink{ 0% { color: #D3585F; } 20% { color: #D3585F; } 40% { color: #FFF; } 60% { color: #FFF; } 80% { color: #D3585F; } 100% { color: #D3585F; } } @-webkit-keyframes blink{ 0% { color: #D3585F; } 20% { color: #D3585F; } 40% { color: #FFF; } 60% { color: #FFF; } 80% { color: #D3585F; } 100% { color: #D3585F; } } 80% DISCOUNT: SHRM-CP PRACTICE EXAMS Questions with detailed explanation 2023 - UPDATED
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SPHR Questions - Part 22
Questions 1. As a Senior HR Professional, you should be familiar with non-monetary rewards that your company provides for its employees. Which of the following is an example of non-monetary reward?A) Esteem from working with other talented peopleB) Cash compensationC) On-site cafeteriaD) Satisfaction from challenging and exciting assignments2. Holly is a senior worker in her organization and she is a member of the union. Her position will be eliminated in sixty days and she will be released from the company. Rather than being unemployed, Holly asks the union to move her to a less senior position and release a junior employee. If the union agrees to this, what will this term be known as?A) DisplacementB) ReleasingC) BumpingD) Re-organization3. As an HR Professional, you must be aware of traditional corporate governance. Within corporate governance, there are typically three key stakeholders that influence decisions of the organizations. Which of the following is a key stakeholder as part of corporate governance?A) EmployeesB) ManagementC) StakeholderD) Customer4. Which EEO Report must an employer file by September 30 of each year if the employer has 100 or more employees to identify a count of employees by job category, ethnicity, race, and gender?A) EEO-3 ReportB) EEO-1 ReportC) EEO-5 ReportD) EEO-4 Report5. As an HR Professional, you are required to post an OSHA poster in a conspicuous place that is easily visible to employees. What OSHA poster lists each of the employee's rights?A) OSHA 3165 posterB) OSHA 5131 posterC) OSHA 5613 posterD) OSHA 3615 poster Right Answer and Explanation: 1. Right Answer: CExplanation: Answer option C is correct.An on-site cafeteria is an example of a non-monetary reward.Answer option A is incorrect. Esteem from working with other talented people is an extrinsic reward.Answer option D is incorrect. An intrinsic reward is an outcome that gives satisfaction to an individual from challenging and exciting assignments. An intrinsic reward encourages employee's self esteem.Answer option B is incorrect. Cash compensation is a monetary reward for employment.Reference:'http://www.catalogs.com/info/b2b/non-monetary-rewards-in-the-workplace.html'Chapter: Compensation and BenefitsObjective: Total Rewards Defined2. Right Answer: CExplanation: Answer option C is correct.This is an example of bumping. Bumping is when a senior employee's position is being eliminated and she elects to move to a less senior position and force a less senior worker out of employment.Answer options B, A, and D are incorrect. These are'nt valid terms for this scenario. Bumping is the correct choice.Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149-4, Section III, The US HR Body of Knowledge. .Chapter: Workforce Planning and EmploymentObjective: Organization Exit/Off-Boarding Processes3. Right Answer: BExplanation: Answer option B is correct.Management is one of the three key stakeholders of corporate governance. Shareholders and the board of directors are the other two.Answer option C is incorrect. Stakeholders are people that have a vested interest in the outcome of operations or projects.Answer option D is incorrect. Customers are people that purchase goods or services from the organization.Answer option A is incorrect. Employees are part of the stakeholder group, but they are not technically part of the stakeholders of corporate governance.Reference: Professional in Human Resources Certification Study Guide, Sybex, ISBN: 978-0-470-43096-5. Chapter Four: Workforce Planning and Employment.Chapter: Business Management and StrategyObjective: Corporate Governance4. Right Answer: BExplanation: Answer option B is correct.The EEO-1 Report, also known as the Employer Information Report, must be filed by September 30 of each year for employers with 100 or more employees. It's also a requirement for federal contractors with 50 or more employees and federal contracts worth $50,000 or more.Answer option A is incorrect. The EEO-3 Report is filed every other year in the even calendar years.Answer option D is incorrect. The EEO-4 Report is filed on odd numbered years for local and state governments.Answer option C is incorrect. The EEO-5 Report is conducted biennially in the even number years for public and secondary schools.Reference: Professional in Human Resources Certification Study Guide, Sybex, ISBN: 978-0-470-43096-5. Chapter Four: Workforce Planning. Official PHR andSPHR Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149-4, Section III, The US Body of Knowledge.Chapter: Workforce Planning and EmploymentObjective: Federal Employment Legislation5. Right Answer: AExplanation: Answer option A is correct.The OSHA poster with the employee's rights is OSHA poster 3165.Answer options D, B, and C are incorrect. The OSHA poster with the employee's rights is OSHA poster 3165.Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149-4, Section III, The US HR Body of Knowledge.Chapter: Risk Management -Objective: Risk Assessment .col-md-12 { -webkit-user-select: none; -ms-user-select: none; user-select: none; } .flash-sale-container{background:#134981;text-align:center;padding:2%;} p.flash-sale-text{ font-size:24px;font-family:"Poppins";letter-spacing:2px;line-height:1.4em; } span.flash-break{ display:block; } .flash-sale-text { -webkit-animation-name:flash; animation: blink 1.5s infinite; } @keyframes blink{ 0% { color: #D3585F; } 20% { color: #D3585F; } 40% { color: #FFF; } 60% { color: #FFF; } 80% { color: #D3585F; } 100% { color: #D3585F; } } @-webkit-keyframes blink{ 0% { color: #D3585F; } 20% { color: #D3585F; } 40% { color: #FFF; } 60% { color: #FFF; } 80% { color: #D3585F; } 100% { color: #D3585F; } } 80% DISCOUNT: SPHR PRACTICE EXAMS
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APHR Certification Exam Questions 2023 - Part 19
Questions 1. an organizations commitment to improving the community and the environmentA) corporate social responsibilityB) global organizationC) workforce planningD) leading economic indicators2. previously used land (reuse of land previously used for industry to manufacturing)A) trend analysisB) brownfield operationC) internal rate of returnD) functional hr3. an organizational design that separates customer service and production (an organization that has two parts - one part that focuses on the customers and the market (front) and one part that develops products and services (back))A) zero-based budgetingB) mission statementC) front-back formatD) industrial relations4. the steps taken from initial planning through customer support (process of planning, implementing, and controlling operations, which begins with acquiring raw materials and continues to customer delivery and support)A) industrial relationsB) organizational structureC) uncertainty avoidanceD) supply chain management (SCM)5. temporary or permanent layoffs (due to lack of funding or change in work requirements)A) key performance indicator (KPI)B) redundanciesC) cost-benefit analysis (CBA)D) reduction in force (RIF) Right Answer and Explanation: 1. Right Answer: AExplanation: 2. Right Answer: BExplanation: 3. Right Answer: CExplanation: 4. Right Answer: DExplanation: 5. Right Answer: DExplanation: .col-md-12 { -webkit-user-select: none; -ms-user-select: none; user-select: none; } .flash-sale-container{background:#134981;text-align:center;padding:2%;} p.flash-sale-text{ font-size:24px;font-family:"Poppins";letter-spacing:2px;line-height:1.4em; } span.flash-break{ display:block; } .flash-sale-text { -webkit-animation-name:flash; animation: blink 1.5s infinite; } @keyframes blink{ 0% { color: #D3585F; } 20% { color: #D3585F; } 40% { color: #FFF; } 60% { color: #FFF; } 80% { color: #D3585F; } 100% { color: #D3585F; } } @-webkit-keyframes blink{ 0% { color: #D3585F; } 20% { color: #D3585F; } 40% { color: #FFF; } 60% { color: #FFF; } 80% { color: #D3585F; } 100% { color: #D3585F; } } 80% DISCOUNT: SHRM-CP PRACTICE EXAMS Questions with detailed explanation 2023 - UPDATED
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SPHR Questions - Part 23
Questions 1. An organizational picket may lawfully take place when which of the following is true?A) There are fewer than 45 days left before the current collective-bargaining agreement expires.B) The union wants to attract employees so they will authorize the union to represent them.C) The union members are unhappy with their current union and ask a new union to represent them.D) The union files a representation petition with the NLRB no later than 15 days after picketing starts.2. Project management is a core activity in many organizations today. Which of the following statements best describes the process groups that comprise the project management lifecycle?A) The project management lifecycle is comprised of organizing, commanding, coordinating, and controlling.B) The project management lifecycle is comprised of launching, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing.C) The project management lifecycle is comprised of forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning.D) The project management lifecycle is comprised of initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing.3. Sally is a new employee in your company and she's speaking with you about the direct and indirect compensation for her employment. You want to give Sally an example of an indirect compensation reward. Which of the following is an example of an indirect compensation?A) BonusesB) VacationC) WagesD) Salaries4. What two elements does the formula in a defined benefit plan examine to determine the pension an employer may provide the employee?A) Hourly rate and length of serviceB) Salary and length of serviceC) Salary and income contributionD) Salary and overall performance5. As a Senior HR Professional, you should be familiar with copyright laws when it comes to organizational development and the usage of materials. There are six categories of protected rights for creators protected by the copyright law. Which of the following is not one of the six categories?A) Right to duplicate the workB) Right to renew the copyright of the workC) Right to sell copies of the workD) Right to create derivative works Right Answer and Explanation: 1. Right Answer: BExplanation: Answer option B is correct.Organizational pickets may take place when no other union is currently representing employees at a company. See Chapter 7 for more information.Chapter: Employee and Labor RelationsObjective: Union Organization2. Right Answer: DExplanation: Answer option D is correct.The project management lifecycle is comprised of five process groups: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing.Answer option C is incorrect. This answer describes the five stages of team development.Answer option A is incorrect. This answer describes four of five components of management.Answer option B is incorrect. There is no launching process group in the project management lifecycle.Reference: Professional in Human Resources Certification Study Guide, Sybex, ISBN: 978-0-470-43096-5. Chapter Four: Workforce Planning and Employment.Chapter: Core Knowledge Requirements for HR ProfessionalsObjective: Project Management Concepts3. Right Answer: BExplanation: Answer option B is correct.A vacation is an example of an indirect compensation because it's not associated directly with direct pay compensation.Answer options C, D, and A are incorrect. Wages, salaries, and bonuses are examples of direct compensation, so these choices are not correct.Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149-4, Section III, The US Body of Knowledge.Chapter: Compensation and BenefitsObjective: Total Rewards Defined4. Right Answer: BExplanation: Answer option B is correct.Only the salary and the length of service are considered when it comes to completing the formula in a defined benefit plan for a pension.Answer option D is incorrect. This isn't a valid answer, as overall performance isn't a consideration.Answer option A is incorrect. The hourly rate isn't a factor - it's the salary.Answer option C is incorrect. Income contribution isn't a factor. The two factors are salary and the length of service.Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149-4, Section III, The US Body of Knowledge.Chapter: Compensation and BenefitsObjective: Total Rewards Defined5. Right Answer: BExplanation: Answer option B is correct.The six categories of protection of the work do not include the right to renew the copyright of the work. Copyrights last for the lifetime of the author plus 70 years.The six areas protected by copyright law are as follows: Right to duplicate the work Right to create derivative works Right to sell copies of the work Right to perform the work publicly Right to display the work publicly Right to digital performance in sound recordingsAnswer option A is incorrect. This is one of the six categories protected by the law.Answer option D is incorrect. This is one of the six categories protected by the law.Answer option C is incorrect. This is one of the six categories protected by the law.Reference: Professional in Human Resources Certification Guide, Sybex, ISBN: 978-0-470-43096-5. Chapter 5: Human Resource Development. Official PHR andSPHR Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149-4, Section III, The US Body of Knowledge.Chapter: Human Resource DevelopmentObjective: Federal Employment Legislation .col-md-12 { -webkit-user-select: none; -ms-user-select: none; user-select: none; } .flash-sale-container{background:#134981;text-align:center;padding:2%;} p.flash-sale-text{ font-size:24px;font-family:"Poppins";letter-spacing:2px;line-height:1.4em; } span.flash-break{ display:block; } .flash-sale-text { -webkit-animation-name:flash; animation: blink 1.5s infinite; } @keyframes blink{ 0% { color: #D3585F; } 20% { color: #D3585F; } 40% { color: #FFF; } 60% { color: #FFF; } 80% { color: #D3585F; } 100% { color: #D3585F; } } @-webkit-keyframes blink{ 0% { color: #D3585F; } 20% { color: #D3585F; } 40% { color: #FFF; } 60% { color: #FFF; } 80% { color: #D3585F; } 100% { color: #D3585F; } } 80% DISCOUNT: SPHR PRACTICE EXAMS
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APHR Certification Exam Questions 2023 - Part 20
Questions 1. an agreement to oversee a project or operationsA) management contractB) joint ventureC) matrix structureD) strategic alliance2. the ability to move from one place to another (employees and families move from one location to another)A) manpowerB) mobilityC) subsidiaryD) work unit3. a method allowing employees to access and update dataA) process-flow analysisB) strategic planningC) employee self-serviceD) balanced scorecard4. expenses for a project being divided among those involvedA) shared servicesB) trend analysisC) redundanciesD) cost sharing5. moving employees from one location or task to another (often to reduce layoffs or to make the best use of employees)A) investmentB) redeploymentC) value chainD) head count Right Answer and Explanation: 1. Right Answer: AExplanation: 2. Right Answer: BExplanation: 3. Right Answer: CExplanation: 4. Right Answer: DExplanation: 5. Right Answer: BExplanation: .col-md-12 { -webkit-user-select: none; -ms-user-select: none; user-select: none; } .flash-sale-container{background:#134981;text-align:center;padding:2%;} p.flash-sale-text{ font-size:24px;font-family:"Poppins";letter-spacing:2px;line-height:1.4em; } span.flash-break{ display:block; } .flash-sale-text { -webkit-animation-name:flash; animation: blink 1.5s infinite; } @keyframes blink{ 0% { color: #D3585F; } 20% { color: #D3585F; } 40% { color: #FFF; } 60% { color: #FFF; } 80% { color: #D3585F; } 100% { color: #D3585F; } } @-webkit-keyframes blink{ 0% { color: #D3585F; } 20% { color: #D3585F; } 40% { color: #FFF; } 60% { color: #FFF; } 80% { color: #D3585F; } 100% { color: #D3585F; } } 80% DISCOUNT: SHRM-CP PRACTICE EXAMS Questions with detailed explanation 2023 - UPDATED
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SPHR Questions - Part 24
Questions 1. Your organization is aiming to reduce costs by stopping wastes in the production cycle. The company has created a plan that will reward employees 50 percent of the savings from the waste stoppage. What type of compensation plan is your organization offering to employees in this instance?A) This is an example of profit sharingB) This is an example of gainsharingC) This is an example of a team incentiveD) This is an example of a short-term incentive2. Bob is a nonexempt employee for his organization. He has worked a full day and has left for home. His commute is two hours one-way. When he arrives home he receives a phone call from his supervisor Dan. An emergency has happened and they need Bob to immediately return to work. How much time is Bob's employer required to pay for Bob's travel in this instance?A) 6 hoursB) 4 hoursC) 50 percent of the total travel timeD) Travel time is not paid3. Which of the following are narrative methods of appraisal that require managers to describe the employee's performance?Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.(Select 3answers)A) Critical incident reviewB) Daily reviewC) Essay reviewD) Field review4. Which of the following ensures that employees in different locations are paid at rates competitive in the labor market for specific jobs and locations?A) Geographic payB) Reporting payC) Gross payD) Call-back pay5. All organizations need prevoyance, or planning, as a part of a manager's duty. As an HR Professional what is the primary purpose of planning?A) Directs the project team and staff to accomplish the project scopeB) Establishes groundwork for the managers to achieve the goals of the organizationC) Communicates the direction of the organizationD) Establishes groundwork for the managers to achieve their goals Right Answer and Explanation: 1. Right Answer: BExplanation: Answer option B is correct.Gainsharing is a compensation plan where the money saved by reducing waste is shared among the employees or project team. It can also be used as an incentive for additional revenues generated.Answer option D is incorrect. A short-term incentive usually last a year or less and the scenario doesn't indicate how long this incentive may be offered.Answer option C is incorrect. A team incentive is for a particular team to reach a common goal. This choice is tempting but gainsharing is a more accurate description of what's occurring in this scenario.Answer option A is incorrect. Profit sharing is similar to gainsharing, but the focus is one a profit goal, not a waste reduction goal.Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149-4, Section III, The US HR Body of Knowledge.Chapter: Compensation and BenefitsObjective: Compensation2. Right Answer: BExplanation: Answer option B is correct.When there's an emergency that requires an employee to travel after a full day's work, the employer is obligated to pay for the travel time of the employee.Answer option D is incorrect. Travel time is paid under the FLSA in some conditions.Answer option C is incorrect. All of the travel time is paid, not just half of the travel time.Answer option A is incorrect. Six hours isn't valid unless the time was now overtime work time.Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149-4, Section III, The US Body of Knowledge.Chapter: Compensation and BenefitsObjective: Total Rewards Defined3. Right Answer: AExplanation: Answer options A, D, and C are correct.The narrative methods of appraisal that require managers to describe the employee's performance are as follows:1. Critical incident review2. Field review3. Essay reviewThe critical incident review requires that during the review period supervisors make notes of successful and unsuccessful performance issues for each employee.A field review appraisal may be conducted by someone other than the supervisor. This can be a person from outside the organization.In the essay review, the reviewer has to write a short description about each employee's performance during the year.Answer option B is incorrect. There is no such narrative method of appraisal as daily review.Reference:http://www.mbanotesworld.in/2009/01/methods-of-performance-appraisal.htmlChapter: Human Resource DevelopmentObjective: Performance Appraisal4. Right Answer: AExplanation: Answer option A is correct.Geographic pay ensures that employees in different locations are paid at rates competitive in the labor market for specific jobs and locations.Answer option D is incorrect. If employees are called to work before or after their scheduled hours, they will get paid extra for that. This is known as call-back pay.Answer option C is incorrect. Gross pay is the amount earned by an employee before taxes are not paid.Answer option B is incorrect. If an employee is called by the employer for work and there is no work available, the employer may be required by state law or employment agreements to pay for a minimum number of hours of work. This is known as reporting pay.Chapter: Compensation and BenefitsObjective: Total Rewards Defined5. Right Answer: BExplanation: Answer option B is correct.Planning is the foundation for a manager to establish the goals of the organization.Answer option C is incorrect. The organization's mission statement communicates the direction, intent, and purpose of the organization.Answer option D is incorrect. Planning is to provide groundwork for the managers to achieve their goals, but for the organization to achieve its goals.Answer option A is incorrect. Planning, in project management, does provide direction to the project team to reach their goals, but in this context it's planning for the organization, not a project.HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149-4, Section III, The US HR Body of Knowledge.Chapter: Business Management and StrategyObjective: Strategy .col-md-12 { -webkit-user-select: none; -ms-user-select: none; user-select: none; } .flash-sale-container{background:#134981;text-align:center;padding:2%;} p.flash-sale-text{ font-size:24px;font-family:"Poppins";letter-spacing:2px;line-height:1.4em; } span.flash-break{ display:block; } .flash-sale-text { -webkit-animation-name:flash; animation: blink 1.5s infinite; } @keyframes blink{ 0% { color: #D3585F; } 20% { color: #D3585F; } 40% { color: #FFF; } 60% { color: #FFF; } 80% { color: #D3585F; } 100% { color: #D3585F; } } @-webkit-keyframes blink{ 0% { color: #D3585F; } 20% { color: #D3585F; } 40% { color: #FFF; } 60% { color: #FFF; } 80% { color: #D3585F; } 100% { color: #D3585F; } } 80% DISCOUNT: SPHR PRACTICE EXAMS
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Questions 1. a system or reporting where employees have both vertical and horizontal relationships (a system of managing staff where employees have more than one reporting relationship)A) strategic allianceB) human capital strategyC) matrix structureD) chain of command2. an agreement to cooperate between two organizations (pursue common goals and share resources)A) human capital strategiesB) quantificationC) vision statementD) strategic alliance3. people who work together in different locations or time zonesA) ownership interestB) cascading goalsC) virtual teamD) work unit4. goals that require max effortA) ownership interestB) demographicsC) strategic planningD) stretch objectives5. signs that confirm change in the economy- unemployment ratesA) ownership interestB) cost-benefit analysis (CBA)C) lagging economic indicatorsD) high-context culture Right Answer and Explanation: 1. Right Answer: CExplanation: 2. Right Answer: DExplanation: 3. Right Answer: CExplanation: 4. Right Answer: DExplanation: 5. Right Answer: CExplanation: .col-md-12 { -webkit-user-select: none; -ms-user-select: none; user-select: none; } .flash-sale-container{background:#134981;text-align:center;padding:2%;} p.flash-sale-text{ font-size:24px;font-family:"Poppins";letter-spacing:2px;line-height:1.4em; } span.flash-break{ display:block; } .flash-sale-text { -webkit-animation-name:flash; animation: blink 1.5s infinite; } @keyframes blink{ 0% { color: #D3585F; } 20% { color: #D3585F; } 40% { color: #FFF; } 60% { color: #FFF; } 80% { color: #D3585F; } 100% { color: #D3585F; } } @-webkit-keyframes blink{ 0% { color: #D3585F; } 20% { color: #D3585F; } 40% { color: #FFF; } 60% { color: #FFF; } 80% { color: #D3585F; } 100% { color: #D3585F; } } 80% DISCOUNT: SHRM-CP PRACTICE EXAMS Questions with detailed explanation 2023 - UPDATED
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