SPHR Questions - Part 53

1. Right Answer: C
Explanation: Answer option C is correct.Hazard pay is additional pay for working in dangerous conditions.Answer option A 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.Answer option B is incorrect. Base pay is the foundation of an employer's compensation program because it reflects the value placed on individual jobs by the organization.Answer option D is incorrect. Gross pay is the amount earned by an employee before taxes are not paid.Chapter: Compensation and BenefitsObjective: Compensation

2. Right Answer: C
Explanation: Answer option C is correct.One of the key elements of the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures is consistency in each interviewer's approach to the interview process.Answer option B is incorrect. Interviewers don't need to ask all of the same questions to abide by the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures.Answer option D is incorrect. The Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures isn't about grading the interviewees, but approach the interviews in a consistent manner.Answer option A is incorrect. Robert doesn't need to approve all of the questions in order to abide by the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures.Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149, Section III, The US HR Body of Knowledge.Chapter: Workforce Planning and EmploymentObjective: Staffing Programs

3. Right Answer: D
Explanation: Answer option D is correct.This is an example of a plateau learning curve. Learners quickly accelerate in the learning and their capacity slows, or in this example, stops.Answer option C is incorrect. An s-shaped learning curve demonstrates learning that ebbs and flows based on content, experience, and greater levels of competence.Answer option B is incorrect. Negatively accelerating learning curves are similar to the Plateau learning curve, but learning doesn't necessarily stop; it just slows dramatically.Answer option A is incorrect. Positively accelerating learning curves are demonstrated when learners gain information slowly, and then learning accelerates.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: Talent Management

4. Right Answer: A
Explanation: Answer option A is correct.A lockout is an action taken by the employer to stop employees from working. A strike occurs when employees refuse to work (C). An employer that refuses to allow the union to conduct an organizing campaign (B) is committing an unfair labor practice. Picketing occurs when employees patrol the entrance to the business (D). See Chapter 7 for more information.Chapter: Employee and Labor RelationsObjective: Union Organization

5. Right Answer: D
Explanation: Answer option D is correct.An effective progressive disciplinary process begins with coaching or counseling, acknowledging good performance, and providing guidance on performance that needs to be changed. Providing ongoing feedback, both positive and negative, reduces the stress level for both employees and supervisors when serious performance issues arise and must be addressed. A written warning (A) is the second step of a formal disciplinary process. A verbal warning (B) is the first step.Suspensions (C) are usually the last step prior to termination. See Chapter 7 for more information.Chapter: Employee and Labor RelationsObjective: Employee Relations