Published - Fri, 03 Mar 2023

SPHR Questions - Part 70

1. Which of the following is a basic principle behind job analysis?

A) The analysis focuses on the job, not the person.
B) The required qualifications should include everything the manager would like the employee to have.
C) The analysis is limited to task inventories and questionnaires.
D) The analysis focuses on the person doing the job, not the job.

2. A ________ measures more than one variable against others.

A) Multiple linear regression
B) Ratio
C) Simulation model
D) Simple linear regression

3. The middle value when values are arranged in order from high to low is which of the following?

A) Mode
B) Moving average
C) Mean
D) Median

4. include the following need:

A) Safety
B) Growth
C) Self-actualization
D) Social

5. Rachel has worked in accounting for six years. She has always been a steady performer, but recently she has made several costly errors in her work. The accounting manager, Rachel's boss, has talked to her several times, but no improvement has taken place. What is the most appropriate action the manager should take?

A) Verbal warning
B) First written warning
C) Coaching
D) Decision-making day

1. Right Answer: A
Explanation: Answer option A is correct.The correct focus of a job analysis is the job itself, not the incumbent in the job. Performance management focuses on the person in the job (D). An analysis may use a number of sources in addition to task inventories and questionnaires (C), including interviews, observation, and supervisory input. The required qualifications should be related to the essential functions of the job to avoid complaints of discrimination (B).Chapter: Core Knowledge Requirements for HR ProfessionalsObjective: Review Questions

2. Right Answer: A
Explanation: Answer option A is correct.Chapter: Core Knowledge Requirements for HR ProfessionalsObjective: Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis

3. Right Answer: D
Explanation: Answer option D is correct.The median is the middle value when values are arranged from high to low. Half the numbers are higher than the median; half are lower. The mean (C) is calculated by adding up the values and dividing by the number of values. The mode (A) is the value that occurs most frequently in a set of numbers. The moving average (B) keeps data current by dropping the oldest data when new data is added.Chapter: Core Knowledge Requirements for HR ProfessionalsObjective: Review Questions

4. Right Answer: B
Explanation: Answer option B is correct.Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a theory developed to explain what motivates workers. The levels are physiological, safety, social, esteem, and self-actualization.Growth is a need level identified by Alderfer in the ERG theory, which is based on Maslow's work. Social, safety, and self-actualization are all from Mazlow; growth is Alderfer.Chapter: Core Knowledge Requirements for HR ProfessionalsObjective: Review Questions

5. Right Answer: A
Explanation: Answer option A is correct.Assuming that the nature of the previous conversations with Rachel has been informal, the first step is a verbal warning, where Rachel is advised that this is the first step in the disciplinary process and failure to improve will lead to further disciplinary action, up to and including termination. The first written warning (B) takes place after a verbal warning. A decision-making day (D) is usually the final step prior to termination. Coaching (C) is an informal means of talking to employees about performance problems and generally occurs prior to a verbal warning.Chapter: Core Knowledge Requirements for HR ProfessionalsObjective: Review Questions

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