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SPHR Questions - Part 43
Questions 1. What term is used to describe the values, worth, work ethics, attitude, and collective sense of an identity in an organization?A) Organizational personaB) Organizational politicsC) Organizational brandingD) Organizational culture2. Harry is the Senior HR Professional for his organization and he's working with Bill on the total rewards package he can offer. Bill is confused about monetary rewards and nonmonetary rewards. Which of the following is an example of a nonmonetary reward for compensation?A) 401(k) matchingB) On-site childcareC) Paid time offD) Cash compensation3. A manager must choose someone to work over the weekend shift over a national holiday. He decides that Mary should work the weekend shift because she is from India and likely doesn't celebrate the national holiday. This is an example of what type of discrimination?A) This is not discrimination, but selective schedulingB) Adverse political capitalC) Disparate impactD) Disparate treatment4. Nancy is an HR Professional who likes to use directive interviews when interviewing prospective employees. Which one of the following is most indicative of a directive interview?A) Nancy has a predefined set of interview questions that she may, or may not ask of all candidates.B) Nancy has a predefined set of interview questions that she will ask of all candidates.C) Nancy allows the candidate to guide some of the interview, but keeps the interview within boundaries of a defined set of questions.D) Nancy allows the candidate to guide the interview and offer as much information as possible about the candidate's experience and qualifications.5. Part of organizational development is a commitment to quality. What quality control tool is also known as a fishbone diagram?A) Control chartB) Histogram chartC) Ishikawa chartD) Pareto chart Right Answer and Explanation: 1. Right Answer: DExplanation: Answer option D is correct.The characteristics of an organization's culture are defined by its collective identity, worth, work ethics, and other characteristics.Answer option B is incorrect. Politics describe the internal politics that are often known, but not documented within an organization.Answer option C is incorrect. Branding describes the name, logo, colors, and feel of an identity.Answer option A is incorrect. Organization persona isn't a valid term for organizational development.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: Organization Development2. Right Answer: BExplanation: Answer option B is correct.On-site childcare is an example of a non-monetary reward. Monetary rewards are compensation for the work and are linked to a financial reward. Non-monetary rewards are benefits that do not have a direct financial reward or compensation.Answer option D is incorrect. Cash compensation is a monetary reward.Answer option A is incorrect. 401(k) is a monetary reward.Answer option C is incorrect. Paid time off is a monetary reward.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: DExplanation: Answer option D is correct.This is an example of disparate treatment because she's been selected to work based on her national origin.Answer option C is incorrect. This is not an example of disparate impact, as this isn't a case of a neutral policy affecting members of a protected class.Answer option B is incorrect. This isn't political capital affecting the manager's decision.Answer option A is incorrect. This is an example of discrimination, as the choice was made based on Mary's national origin.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 Legislation4. Right Answer: BExplanation: Answer option B is correct.A directive interview follows a predefined set of questions. Nancy will maintain the interview process.Answer option A is incorrect. A directive interview uses a predefined structured approach for all candidates.Answer option D is incorrect. This is an example of a nondirective interview, where the candidate guides the interview process.Answer option C is incorrect. This isn't a valid description of the directive interview process.Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149, Section III, The US HR Body of Knowledge.Chapter: Workforce Planning and EmploymentObjective: Staffing Programs5. Right Answer: CExplanation: nswer option C is correct.An Ishikawa chart is also known as a fishbone diagram or a cause-and-effect chart.The Ishikawa diagram (or fishbone diagram or also cause-and-effect diagram) is a diagram that shows the causes of a certain event. A common use of theIshikawa diagram is to identify potential factors causing an overall effect. It helps identify causal factors and root causes.It is known as a fishbone diagram because of its shape, similar to the side view of a fish skeleton. It is considered as a basic tool of quality management.Answer option B is incorrect. A histogram is simply a bar chart and isn't ordered from largest to smallest.Answer option D is incorrect. A Pareto chart is a special histogram in that it shows categories of failures from the largest failure to the smallest failure.Answer option A is incorrect. A control chart shows trend analysis by tracking the results of measurements over time.'Reference: Professional in Human Resources Certification Guide, Sybex, ISBN: 978-0-470-43096-5. Chapter 5: Human Resource Development. 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Questions 1. 95 years from publish date or 120 years from year of creation. whichever expires first.A) Child Labor Permissible Jobs Youth at Any AgeB) Employer can challenge workers comp claim ifC) 6 typical benefits gained from trainingD) In public domain, anonymous work is protected for how long?2. at any time there is suspect for unsafe working conditions. employer can require search warrantA) 5 Management ResponsibilitiesB) OSHA inspections can take placeC) Special minimum wage for youthD) 4 parts of a balanced scorecard3. Late Boomers, caring for children and parentsA) ROI=B) SandwichC) ObjectiveD) field review4. Speciality knowledge and skillMotivated by desire for competence and stabilityA) Line managementB) 3 types of CTDC) Expert (MCCM)D) OSHA Mission5. machines needing repairs must be made inoperative with locks/ must be tagged saying who put lock on.A) Line managementB) lock out/ tag outC) automatic step rateD) Executive Exemption Right Answer and Explanation: 1. Right Answer: DExplanation: 2. Right Answer: BExplanation: 3. Right Answer: BExplanation: 4. Right Answer: CExplanation: 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 44
Questions 1. Organizations must assess the safety of their workplaces and consider the ability of a business to continue despite risk impact. When assessing business continuity risks, the HR Professional must consider several different types of disasters, their probability, and impact on an organization. What category of disaster is best described as acts of terrorism, major thefts, sabotage, or labor disputes?A) Organized or deliberate disruptionsB) Environmental disastersC) System failuresD) Serious information security incidents2. Your organization is implementing the balanced scorecard approach to measuring organizational success. In this balanced scorecard method there are four perspectives you'll consider. Which one of the following are the correct four perspectives of the balanced score method?A) Education, Organizational, Development, and FinancialB) Learning and growth, Management, Customer, and SecurityC) Learning and growth, Business process, Customer, and FinancialD) Developmental, Goals, Satisfaction, and Capital3. Arbitrators chosen by all parties to resolve any disputes arising between them in the future are known as what?A) Compulsory arbitratorsB) Tripartite arbitratorsC) Permanent arbitratorsD) Ad hoc arbitrators4. Your organization has created an affirmative action plan which includes an internal audit and reporting system. According to the Department of Labor there are four actions which should be included in the internal audit and reporting system to be effective. Which of the following is not one of the Department of Labor recommended actions for the internal audit and reporting system?A) Review report resources with all levels of management.B) Post the findings of the internal audit and reporting system for all employees to review.C) Monitor records of all personnel activity at all levels to ensure that nondiscriminatory policy is enforced.D) Require internal reporting on a schedule basis as to the degree to which equal employment opportunity and organizational objectives are attained.5. What component of the strategic planning process is responsible for creating the company's vision statement?A) Formulate strategy stageB) Pre-planning stageC) Implement strategy stageD) Environmental scan stage Right Answer and Explanation: 1. Right Answer: AExplanation: Answer option A is correct.Terrorism, major thefts, sabotage, and labor disputes are all categorized and analyzed for their effect on business continuity as an organized or deliberate disruption.Answer option B is incorrect. Environmental disasters are things like earthquakes, tornados, fires, and even chemical spills.Answer option D is incorrect. Serious information security incidents are things like hacker and cyber attacks on an organization's information systems.Answer option C is incorrect. System failures are part of the loss of public utilities and services.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: Risk Management -Objective: Risk Identification2. Right Answer: CExplanation: Answer option C is correct.The balance scorecard uses four perspectives as follows: Learning and growth, Business process, Customer, and Financial.Answer option A is incorrect. These are not the correct definitions of the balanced score method.Answer option D is incorrect. These are not the correct definitions of the balanced score method.Answer option B is incorrect. These are not the correct definitions of the balanced score method.HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149-4, Section III, The US HR Body of Knowledge.Chapter: Business Management and StrategyObjective: HR Metrics: Measuring Results3. Right Answer: CExplanation: Answer option C is correct.All parties agree that permanent arbitrators are fair, impartial, and able to resolve any issues that arise between them. A tripartite arbitration panel (B) consists of three arbitrators who hear the issues and reach a joint decision. An ad hoc arbitrator (D) is selected to hear a single case. In compulsory arbitration, both parties are mandated to the arbitration process (A). See Chapter 7 for more information.Chapter: Employee and Labor RelationsObjective: Dispute Resolution4. Right Answer: BExplanation: Answer option B is correct.The Department of Labor does not recommend that an organization shares the findings of the internal audit and reporting system with all employees, only management.Answer options C, D, and A are incorrect. They are parts of the Department of Labor's recommendations for the internal audit and reporting system.Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149, Section III, The US HR Body of Knowledge.Chapter: Workforce Planning and EmploymentObjective: Federal Employment Legislation5. Right Answer: AExplanation: Answer option A is correct.The formulate strategy stage creates several things for the organization: vision, mission, corporate values, and corporate goals. As strategic planning can happen many times in an organization's life cycle, it may also be a refinement of the goals, vision, and mission.Answer option D is incorrect. The environmental scan stage identifies where the organization is now.Answer option B is incorrect. The pre-planning stage defines the process, participants, time, and planning tools for the strategic planning.Answer option C is incorrect. The implement strategy stage defines how the organization will achieve the vision, mission, and goals of the organization.Reference: Professional in Human Resources Certification Study Guide, Sybex, ISBN: 978-0-470-43096-5. 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Questions 1. OT not required if paid over 27.63 and hour (58,000) if duties include application of system analysis and design of programsA) computer related occupations exemptionsB) HRD (Development) responsibilities (2)C) 3 Career advancement carriersD) Quantitative Job evaluation methods2. crisis management team, security audit and disaster recovery planA) super salary testB) macro organizational developmentC) non cognitive theoriesD) Types of risk management3. Judgements people male about their ability to tale the course of action necessary to deal with certain sit. belief if you and you abilities, differs from self esteem.A) Social Learning theoryB) Adam Equity TheoryC) profit sharingD) Cost Leadership Strategy4. benefits and temp staffingA) 2 most commonly outsourced hr functionsB) Compensatory time in Lieu of overtime payC) Factor Comparison Method- Job EvalD) 3 types of organizational structures5. distributing a protion of org stock to give employee shares in the companyA) profit sharingB) 3 learning stylesC) Regency effectD) career planning Right Answer and Explanation: 1. Right Answer: AExplanation: 2. Right Answer: DExplanation: 3. Right Answer: AExplanation: 4. Right Answer: AExplanation: 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 45
Questions 1. John is the Senior HR Professional for his organization. He is working with Nancy to establish an Internal Audit and Reporting System as part of their AffirmativeAction Plan. Nancy wants to know why they need this Internal Audit and Reporting System. Which of the following is the best answer for Nancy?A) The system is used to periodically measure the effectiveness of the affirmative action program.B) The system is used to periodically measure the utilization of women and minorities in the organization.C) The system is used to periodically measure the effectiveness of the human resource leadership.D) The system is used to periodically measure the effectiveness of labor analysis.2. As of July 24, 2009, the federal minimum wage is set at which of the following?A) $7.25 per hourB) $5.15 per hourC) $6.55 per hourD) $5.75 per hour3. What management theory suggests that compensation is a hygiene factor that doesn't motivate workers to excel at performance, but its absence can de-motivate workers?A) Herzberg's Theory of MotivationB) Maslow's Hierarchy of NeedsC) McGregor's Theory of X and YD) Ouchi's Theory Z4. Which of the following plans has similarities to both a defined benefit plan and a money purchase plan?A) Profit sharing planB) Succession planC) Target benefit planD) Scanlon Plan5. Data integrity, employment practices liability insurance, OSHA, and workplace violence policies are all examples of which of the following HR functions?A) Workforce planning and employmentB) Employee relationsC) EEOD) Risk management Right Answer and Explanation: 1. Right Answer: AExplanation: Answer option A is correct.An Audit and Reporting System is used to measure the overall effectiveness of the Affirmative Action Plan and program within the organization.Answer option D is incorrect. Labor analysis is an input to the development of the system, not a result of using the system.Answer option B is incorrect. Job group analysis, utilization analysis, and placement goals are used to measure the utilization of women and minorities in the organization, not the Internal Audit and Reporting System.Answer option C is incorrect. Human resource leadership is not measured by the Internal Audit and Reporting System.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 Legislation2. Right Answer: AExplanation: Answer option A is correct.As of July 24, 2009, the federal minimum wage was raised to $7.25 per hour from (C) $6.55 per hour, which became effective on July 24, 2008. The minimum wage in some states and other localities may be different. See Chapter for more information.Chapter: Compensation and BenefitsObjective: Compensation3. Right Answer: AExplanation: Answer option A is correct.Herzberg's Theory of Motivation identifies hygiene agents and motivating agents that affect a person's performance. Payment is a hygiene factor and doesn't cause the person to excel at their work, but the absence of pay will cause performance to suffer.Answer option C is incorrect. McGregor's Theory of X and Y suggests that X people must be micromanaged and Y people can be self-led.Answer option D is incorrect. Ouchi's Theory Z is the Japanese Management Style of a familial work environment.Answer option B is incorrect. Maslow's Hierarchy of Need describes why we work to satisfy our five needs.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: CExplanation: Answer option C is correct.The target benefit plan has similarities to both a defined benefit plan and a money purchase plan. It is a cross between a money purchase pension plan and a defined benefit plan.Answer option B is incorrect. A succession plan identifies critical positions in an organization and how they will be filled if current incumbents leave.Answer option D is incorrect. The Scanlon Plan is a cost saving productivity-incentive plan. It was created in the 1930s by Joseph Scanlon. In this plan, employees are rewarded for productivity and cost savings to promote performance of the organization.Answer option A is incorrect. A profit sharing plan is an employee motivation plan. This plan is established and maintained by an employer. In this plan, employees receive a share of the firm's profits determined by an agreed upon formula.Chapter: Compensation and BenefitsObjective: Total Rewards Defined5. Right Answer: DExplanation: Answer option D is correct.Risk management has influence that goes beyond the traditional safety role of HR, often influencing other HR functions such as EEO compliance (C), workforce planning (A) and employee relations (B). It revolves around removing or mitigating business risks, whether they are internal or external, or data- or employee- driven. See Chapters 4, 7, and 8 for more information.Chapter: Risk Management -Objective: Risk Management .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. regulates private employer pension and health plans to assure that retirement and health care plans are managed prudently and provide the benefits promised. Federal protection if a company were to go bankruptA) Women's Health and Cancer Right's ActB) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)C) Employee Retirement Income Security Act, ERISA (1974)D) Genetic Information Non- Discrimination Act (GINA2008)2. Employment tax imposed in an equal amount on employees and employers pay for SS and medicare benefitsA) FLSA (fair labor standards act)B) Federal Insurance Contribution Act (FICA)C) Nursing Mothers are guaranteedD) McNamara -O' hAR Service Contract Act 19653. active involvement in the legislative process at a hands on levelA) Grass rootsB) Generation XC) Job AnalysisD) contrast error4. overall cost applied to calculate increases in the next budget, new budget starts at zero; without considering prior expensesA) Addie- DesignB) Operating BudgetC) field reviewD) Formula Budget5. Training, Individual development and organizational developmentA) Three functions of HRDB) Outside salespersonsC) Restricted work dutyD) horn effect Right Answer and Explanation: 1. Right Answer: CExplanation: 2. Right Answer: BExplanation: 3. Right Answer: AExplanation: 4. Right Answer: DExplanation: 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 46
Questions 1. You have been asked to complete an HR audit of your organization. Which of the following is NOT a tool or technique that's appropriate for an HR audit?A) ChecklistsB) Questionnaires of employees and managementC) Classroom trainingD) Surveys2. What term is used to describe the values, worth, work ethics, attitude, and collective sense of an identity in an organization?A) Organizational personaB) Organizational cultureC) Organizational brandingD) Organizational politics3. As an HR Professional in your organization, you need to be familiar with designing interview questions that are valid. Which type of validity is demonstrated by the job requirement of the applicant being fluent in Spanish and English?A) Criterion-Related validityB) Construct validityC) Predictive validityD) Content validity4. Jennifer wants to form a corporation that will develop software. As she studies the pros and cons of a corporation entity, she learns that there are four distinct characteristics of a corporation. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a corporation?A) Liability is limited to the assets of the corporation.B) Life of the corporation can extend beyond the life of the founder.C) There is not a central management structure.D) Ownership of the corporation can be transferred by selling stock.5. Don reports to his manager Marsha in the NJHG Company. Marsha informs Don that her supervisor Nate will be interviewing Don for insight into Don's performance, goals, and career. What term best describes this scenario?A) Skip-level interviewB) Open-door policyC) 360-degree reviewD) Performance review Right Answer and Explanation: 1. Right Answer: CExplanation: Answer option C is correct.Classroom training is a skills-enhancing approach to learning, not to completing an HR audit.Answer option A is incorrect. Checklists are a valid approach to completing an HR audit.Answer option D is incorrect. Surveys are a valid approach to completing an HR audit.Answer option B is incorrect. Questionnaires of employees and management are a valid approach to completing an HR audit.Reference: Professional in Human Resources Certification Study Guide, Sybex, ISBN: 978-0-470-43096-5. Chapter Four: Workforce Planning and Employment.Chapter: Human Resource DevelopmentObjective: Talent Management2. Right Answer: BExplanation: Answer option B is correct.The characteristics of an organization's culture are defined by its collective identity, worth, work ethics, and other characteristics.Answer option D is incorrect. Politics describe the internal politics that are often known, but not documented within an organization.Answer option C is incorrect. Branding describes the name, logo, colors, and feel of an identity.Answer option A is incorrect. Organization persona isn't a valid term for organizational development.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: Organization Development3. Right Answer: AExplanation: Answer option A is correct.The requirement for an application to be fluent in both English and Spanish is an example of the Criterion-Related validity.Answer option D is incorrect. Content validity is a selection procedure that assesses a candidate's ability to perform a representation sample of the significant parts of the job.Answer option B is incorrect. Construct validity is a selection procedure that assesses evidence of a certain psychological trait desired in the job.Answer option C is incorrect. Predictive validity is a selection procedure that predicts a person's ability to perform well in a given job.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: Staffing Programs4. Right Answer: CExplanation: Answer option C is correct.A corporation does have a central management structure called the board of directors for the company. The board of directors establishes the mission, vision, and management direction for the structure.Answer option A is incorrect. Liability is limited to the assets of the company, not its owners.Answer option B is incorrect. Corporations can continue to exist beyond the life of its founder.Answer option D is incorrect. Stock and shares of the company technically transfer ownership of the company to other people. These shareholders can sell and trade the stock if they'd like.Reference: Professional in Human Resources Certification Study Guide, Sybex, ISBN: 978-0-470-43096-5. Chapter Four: Workforce Planning and Employment.Chapter: Workforce Planning and EmploymentObjective: Global Considerations5. Right Answer: AExplanation: Answer option A is correct.This is an example of a skip-level interview. When an employee is interviewed by his manager's manager, it's called a skip-level interview.Answer option D is incorrect. This is more than just a performance review as Marsha's manager Nate is interviewing Don.Answer option C is incorrect. This isn't a 360-degree review as Don is only interviewed by Marsha's manager.Answer option B is incorrect. An open-door policy is an encouragement from management for employees to access them directly with questions, issues, and feedback.Reference: Professional in Human Resources Certification Guide, Sybex, ISBN: 978-0-470-43096-5. Chapter 7: Employee and Labor Relations. 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APHR Certification Exam Questions 2023 - Part 43
Questions 1. process of analyzing exposure to risk and determining how to best handle such exposureA) Dual Career partnershipsB) Silver ParachuteC) Risk ManagementD) non cognitive theories2. used to determine how employees pay is distributed within the pay range. Individual pay/ the midpoint of th salary range.A) Compa-ratioB) 4 typical training costs:C) OSHA MissionD) Comparative performance rating scale3. written response plan, train employees on procedures, expose records maintained for 30 years.A) strictness or leniencyB) blood borne pathogen standardC) Addie - DevelopmentD) Child Labor Permissible Jobs Youth at Any Age4. severance benefit for mid level managers if they lose their job through merger or acquisition.A) Balanced Score CardB) Skill Based PayC) Silver ParachuteD) career planning5. skilled workers looking for jobsA) Emotional IntelligenceB) 3 ways individuals learnC) Individual developmentD) Higher Unemployment more? Right Answer and Explanation: 1. Right Answer: CExplanation: 2. Right Answer: AExplanation: 3. Right Answer: BExplanation: 4. Right Answer: CExplanation: 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 47
Questions 1. As a Senior HR Professional you often have to participate in strategic planning for your department and organization. Strategic planning has four phases to its completion. Which of the following is not one of the four phases of strategic planning?A) Close the strategic planB) Establish a foundation for the strategyC) Develop the strategic planD) Implement the strategic plan2. What term is assigned to an employee that makes a complaint about their employer to a federal agency claiming that illegal activity has occurred?A) BenedictB) Whistle-blowerC) ReporterD) Scab3. The Federal Labor Standards Act is something that all HR Professionals should be familiar with. This act clearly defines four areas that affect all employees.Which one of the following is not one of the four areas of employment covered by this act?A) Commissions, royalties, and tipsB) Record keepingC) OvertimeD) Minimum wage4. The process of identifying risks and taking steps to minimize them is referred to as what?A) Qualitative analysisB) Risk managementC) Liability managementD) Risk assessment5. Virginia is the HR Professional for her organization and she is reviewing the details of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967. She tells John, one of her staff members, that the ADEA prohibits discrimination on the basis of age for employees and job applicants who are above a certain age. What age does the ADEA apply to employees and job applicants?A) 50 and aboveB) 40 and aboveC) 30 and aboveD) All people regardless of their age Right Answer and Explanation: 1. Right Answer: AExplanation: Answer option A is correct.The four phases of strategic planning are: Establish a foundation for the strategy, develop the strategic plan, implement the strategic plan, and evaluate the plan, process, and performance.Answer options B, C, and D are incorrect. Establish a foundation for the strategy, develop the strategic plan, and implement the strategic plan are among the four phases of strategic planning.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: Strategy2. Right Answer: BExplanation: Answer option B is correct.A whistle-blower describes a person who reports that their employer has participated in illegal activity.A whistleblower is a person who raises a concern about any wrongdoing occurring in an organization or body of people. Usually this person would be from that same organization. The revealed misconduct may be classified in many ways; for example, a violation of a law, rule, regulation and/or a direct threat to public interest, such as fraud, health/safety violations, and corruption.Answer option D is incorrect. A scab is a derogative term for a person who crosses a picket line to work.Answer option C is incorrect. A reporter isn't a valid term for this scenario.Answer option A is incorrect. Benedict isn't a valid term for this scenario.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 Governance3. Right Answer: AExplanation: Answer option A is correct.The Federal Labor Standards Act does not address commissions, royalties, and tips. The four things the act does address are minimum wage, record keeping, overtime, and child labor.Answer options D, B, and C are incorrect. Minimum wage, record keeping, and overtime are addressed by the Federal Labor Standards Act.Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149-4, Section III, The US HR Body of Knowledge.Chapter: Compensation and BenefitsObjective: Compensation4. Right Answer: BExplanation: Answer option B is correct.Risk management identifies areas of possible legal exposure for the organization and reduces those risks with preventive actions. Liability management (C) occurs after a liability is incurred, while risk management seeks to prevent liability. Qualitative analysis (A) covers several subjective tools for analysis. A risk assessment (D) is used to determine how likely it is that an identified risk will actually occur. See Chapters 2 and 8 for more information.Chapter: Risk Management -Objective: Risk Management5. Right Answer: BExplanation: Answer option B is correct.The ADEA applies to all people of age 40 and above. There is no cap on the age limit of the ADEA.Answer options D, C, and A are incorrect. The ADEA applies only to people of age 40 and above.Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149, Section III, The US HR Body of Knowledge.Chapter: Workforce Planning and EmploymentObjective: 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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