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SPHR Questions - Part 72
Questions 1. A PEST analysis is used during the strategic planning process. What is PEST an acronym for?A) Political, environmental, strengths, threatsB) Product, environment, social, technologyC) Political, economic, social, technologyD) Political, economic, specific, timely2. For employers with 15 or more employees, records of all job announcements, applications, and resumes must be kept for one year under which of the following acts?A) Executive Order 11246B) Americans with Disabilities ActC) Title VII of the Civil Rights ActD) Temporary Employee Records3. Before selecting an HRIS system, which of the following questions should be answered?A) Who will have access to the information stored in the HRIS?B) How will the HRIS be accessed?C) All of the above.D) What information will be converted to the HRIS?4. One aspect of organizational development is leadership development. According to Pano's model, there are five components needed to bridge the gap between management and leadership. Which of the following is not one of the five components of Pano's model of Leadership Development?A) Establish credibilityB) Determine the leaderC) Align peopleD) It's not about you5. You are the senior HR Professional for your company. Management has asked you to identify how you'll measure results for human resources performance through one of four tactical accountability measures. Which of the following tactical accountability measures is not a valid measurement approach for HR performance?A) HR expenses as a percentage of operating expensesB) Ratio of management to HR staffC) HR expenses as a percent of total revenueD) Ratio of total employees to HR Staff Right Answer and Explanation: 1. Right Answer: CExplanation: Answer option C is correct.A PEST analysis is used to scan the political, economic, social, and technological conditions in the external environment to determine what impact those conditions will have on the success of the organization. See Chapter 3 for more information.Chapter: Core Knowledge Requirements for HR ProfessionalsObjective: Environmental Scanning Concepts2. Right Answer: BExplanation: Answer option B is correct.The Americans with Disabilities Act applies to employers with 15 or more employees, and regulates employment practicesincluding record-keeping and - retentionrelated to qualified individuals with a disability. EO 11246 (A) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (C) established standards for non-discriminatory employment practices. See Chapter 2 for more information.Chapter: Core Knowledge Requirements for HR ProfessionalsObjective: Employee Records Management3. Right Answer: CExplanation: Answer option C is correct.A needs analysis will provide answers to these questions, as well as whether the HRIS will be integrated with payroll or other systems and what kinds of reports will be produced. See Chapters 2 and 3 for more information.Chapter: Core Knowledge Requirements for HR ProfessionalsObjective: Human Resource Technology4. Right Answer: BExplanation: Answer option B is correct.There is not a component of Pano's model called determine the leader. The five components of Pano's model are commit to achieve, it's not about you, establish credibility, align people, and impact people significantly.Answer option A is incorrect. Establish credibility is one of the five components of Pano's Model of Leadership Development.Answer option D is incorrect. It's not about you is one of the five components of Pano's Model of Leadership Development.Answer option C is incorrect. Align people is one of the five components of Pano's Model of Leadership 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: Core Knowledge Requirements for HR ProfessionalsObjective: Leadership Concepts5. Right Answer: BExplanation: Answer option B is correct.Tactical accountability does not include a ratio of management to HR staff. The four approaches to tactical accountability for HR are: HR expenses as a percentage of operating expenses, HR expenses as a percent of total revenue, ratio of total employees to HR Staff, and HR department expenses per employee.Answer options A, C, and D are incorrect. These are valid tactical accountability measurements.Reference: Professional in Human Resources Certification Study Guide, Sybex, ISBN: 978-0-470-43096-5. 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APHR Certification Exam Questions 2023 - Part 69
Questions 1. responsible for reaching company goals, making money and operationsA) Outside salespersonsB) Job EnlargementC) Line managementD) when to test post- rehab2. Market Line and Range SpreadA) two ways to develop and establish pay rangesB) works comp and medical records must be keptC) With broadbanding, fews what are available?D) Compensatory time in Lieu of overtime pay3. behavior modeling, reinforcement, and transfer of training.A) super salary testB) 3 learning stylesC) Broadbanding createsD) Dual Career Ladder4. Individual is paid over salary max rangeA) Red CircleB) BroadbandingC) ObjectiveD) Tactics5. Contributes to efficiency and maintenance of organization ( HR, FINANCE, ACCOUNTING)A) Generation YB) Staff ManagementC) Independent Contractors are notD) profit sharing Right Answer and Explanation: 1. Right Answer: CExplanation: 2. Right Answer: AExplanation: 3. Right Answer: BExplanation: 4. Right Answer: AExplanation: 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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SPHRI Certification Exam Questions 2023 - Day 9
Questions 1. Which of the following is a key factor in designing an effective dental policy for employees?A) Planning for leadership positions versus frontline employees.B) Encourage preventive treatmentC) Organizational inbreedingD) Assess performance and management2. A key benefit of cross-training workers is that it:A) How did you handle a productivity problem?B) Project managers have low to moderate level of authority in a balanced matrix organizationC) Comparing the ROI for a training initiative to the planD) assists workers in identifying trouble spots in several jobs.3. A flooring products company divides its business into commercial and residential divisions. The commercial division decides to expand its market share by forming key account teams to provide its most important customers with better service. This is an example of:A) Business unit strategy.B) Understand the risks associated with the acquisition.C) Functional and unit strategiesD) Lack of distributive justice4. Which of the following is a good interview question?A) Problems are separated from personalities.B) How did you handle a productivity problem?C) $4,000 for child care in a flexible spending accountD) The assignee is localized to the host country.5. What type of pay system makes the most sense for a company that hires entry-level high-school graduates for routine clerical jobs that can be mastered after a few months?A) Single-rateB) familyC) ContingencyD) Is future oriented and projects what the organization wants to become Right Answer and Explanation: 1. Right Answer: BExplanation: 2. Right Answer: DExplanation: 3. Right Answer: AExplanation: 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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SPHRI Certification Exam Questions 2023 - Day 123
Questions 1. Cooperative alliances are all of the following, EXCEPT:A) Understanding how organization's policies can adapt to certain country's cultural environment.B) Creating, acquiring, sharing and managing knowledge to augment individual and organizational performanceC) Expanding the scope and function of the HR DepartmentD) More secure than an international joint venture because firms must invest up front when the new company is created2. The most practical way to respond to a labor shortage in the market is toA) Assess performance and managementB) Where the job holders are locatedC) increase pay and benefits packages.D) HR as a culture and change steward.3. When analyzing a firm's financial position, which of the following types of financial ratios would provide insight into the organization's capacity to meet its current obligations?A) liquidityB) Run chartC) Labor market factorsD) questioning4. What of the following substance abuse intervention approaches should companies use FIRST?A) Requires three to five years of experienceB) Constructive confrontation and counselingC) enabling the company to produce a wider variety of products.D) Evaluating the success of the change management process5. You are interested in determining the average salary of software engineers in the Silicon Valley. Which of the following BEST describes the appropriate sample size to select when sampling from a population?A) Eliminate budget items that cannot be substantiated with monetary values.B) Determine the standards that are required to meet its new and existing business.C) Selecting the sample size involves a trade-off between the cost of increasing the sample size and the value of increasing the precision of the estimatesD) Engage the HR function at the earliest stages of the deal. Right Answer and Explanation: 1. Right Answer: DExplanation: 2. Right Answer: CExplanation: 3. Right Answer: AExplanation: 4. Right Answer: BExplanation: 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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SPHRI Certification Exam Questions 2023 - Day 95
Questions 1. What budgeting method is based on how much it costs to perform different enterprise activities and funding may be allocated based on the strategic significance of the activities?A) StakeholdersB) liquidityC) Organizing focus groupsD) activity based2. Which of the following HR practices is appropriate regarding employee discipline and termination?A) Evaluating the success of the change management processB) Dealing with uncertainty and predicting the future.C) Allow time for both parties to review details of an allegation.D) Place all company information on the intranet websites.3. The most important activities a change agent performs are toA) Government regulations and labor unionsB) diagnose problems and make plans for the futureC) Difficult to explain to employeesD) missed improvements in other areas4. Which of the following illustrations is an effective tool to observe trends and results over a specified period of time?A) Reasons for rejection can be specified easier than reasons for acceptance.B) RisksC) Run chartD) Scatter diagram5. From the list below, which statement is NOT an accurate description of the competitive model?A) enabling the company to produce a wider variety of products.B) Ansoff's competitive strategic components include cost leadership, differentiation and focus.C) Reasons for rejection can be specified easier than reasons for acceptance.D) Mandy complained about her workload on a daily basis to her supervisor and anyone else who would listen to her. Right Answer and Explanation: 1. Right Answer: DExplanation: 2. Right Answer: CExplanation: 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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APHR Certification Exam Questions 2023 - Day 67
Questions 1. plan to finance long term fixed assets such as facilities and equipmentA) 5 steps in the lawmaking processB) Copy right give the author protection against what 4 thingsC) glass elevatorsD) Capital Budget2. two conditions must be met. ability to apply new skills and use the new skill over time.A) Incremental BudgetB) strictness or leniencyC) Three functions of HRDD) transfer of training3. information received, first receives most weighingA) primacy effectB) glass elevatorsC) horn effectD) Operating Budget4. behaviors are linked to outcome and outcomes have varying degrees of value and worth for different people. Individuals believe certain behavior are associated with successA) 4 typical training costs:B) Hay Profile Method - job evalC) Adam Equity TheoryD) Vrooms expectancy theory5. obsrevation of wor performance by someone ousside of direct chain on commandA) Line managementB) Critical Success FactorsC) job EnrichmentD) field review Right Answer and Explanation: 1. Right Answer: DExplanation: 2. Right Answer: DExplanation: 3. Right Answer: AExplanation: 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 73
Questions 1. A decision about outsourcing specialized labor would most likely be made at which stage of the organizational life cycle?A) StartupB) DeclineC) MaturityD) Growth2. Which of the following is NOT a types of partnership arrangements?A) Joint ventureB) Limited profit partnerC) General partnershipD) Limited partnership3. Which of the following structural changes is used to decrease expenses by reducing the size of the workforce?A) Workforce reductionB) Corporate restructuringC) Workforce expansionD) Reengineering4. HR participates in the strategic planning process by doing which of the following?A) Providing expertiseB) Identifying strategic goalsC) Formulating the strategyD) Scanning the environment5. Which of the following is used during the strategic planning process?A) PEST analysisB) SWOT analysisC) Qualitative analysisD) Quantitative analysis Right Answer and Explanation: 1. Right Answer: AExplanation: Answer option A is correct.When funding is low due to startup conditions, a decision must be made regarding obtaining the talent necessary to do the work. Because organizations at this stage do not typically have the funds to develop employees from within such as in the growth and maturity stage (D, C), they often must choose which positions are critical to day-to-day operation and outsource the rest.Chapter: Business Management and StrategyObjective: Review Questions2. Right Answer: BExplanation: Answer option B is correct.Chapter: Business Management and StrategyObjective: Organizations3. Right Answer: AExplanation: Answer option A is correct.Chapter: Business Management and StrategyObjective: Strategic Management4. Right Answer: AExplanation: Answer option A is correct.HR participates in the strategic planning process by providing expertise on attracting, retaining, and managing a qualified workforce. Organization strategies (C) are formulated by the executive team. Each business function participates in the environmental-scanning process (D), gathering information about its area of responsibility. Strategic goals (B) are identified by the executive team during the strategy-formulation phase.Chapter: Business Management and StrategyObjective: Review Questions5. Right Answer: AExplanation: Answer option A is correct.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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APHR Certification Exam Questions 2023 - Part 70
Questions 1. Focus on the value of a person places on a goal and how their view fairness compared to othersA) Non exempt employees mustB) Porter and Lawler ModelC) Broadbanding createsD) central tendancy error2. medical expenses, 2/3 salary, rehab, retraining, monetary settlement and death benefitA) Incremental BudgetB) Dual Career partnershipsC) Workers comp covers?D) compensable factors3. lecture, classroom, banquet tablesA) Filing a copyright is generallyB) Child Labor Permissable jobs 16 and 17 years of ageC) seating arrangement for training large groupsD) 5 types of needs in maslows hierachy of needs4. applies to employers with 50 or more employees. doesnt have to provide mental health benefits. group health plans must provide the same annual and lifetime dollar limits for mental health benefits as they do for other medical and surgical benefits.A) The mental health parity and Addiction equity act (2008)B) 5 types of needs in maslows hierachy of needsC) Kirkpatrick's four levels of evaluationD) Can an employee sue an employer for workers comp?5. onetime payment for all or part of a yearly pay increase . Base pay remains the sameA) Pay CompressionB) lock out/ tag outC) Lump Sum IncreaseD) Secondary Research Right Answer and Explanation: 1. Right Answer: BExplanation: 2. Right Answer: CExplanation: 3. Right Answer: CExplanation: 4. Right Answer: AExplanation: 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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SPHRI Certification Exam Questions 2023 - Day 10
Questions 1. Which of the following is a tool for measuring cost effectiveness?A) Talent management.B) A manager is discussing a performance improvement plan with an employee when the employee quits in the middle of the discussion.C) Break even analysisD) The target company completely adopts the management practices of the acquiring company.2. In which of the following types of interviews does the interviewer ask questions that are from the same knowledge area?A) PatternedB) Correlational studyC) org commitmentD) mission statement3. You would like to measure the association between two variables. Which of the following is NOT a measurement technique or measure you would use to do this?A) Obtaining senior management commitmentB) transfer of technologyC) Standard deviationD) Business strategy.4. What is the main difference between participants in a nonequivalent group design experiment and those in a classic experimental design?A) Participants in a classic design are assigned randomly; those in the nonequivalent group design are not.B) The coach should become fully versed on coaching methods before starting the process.C) A manager is discussing a performance improvement plan with an employee when the employee quits in the middle of the discussion.D) The pretest caused the subjects to think or act differently after responding to the questions5. An organization is having difficulty hiring engineers, yet their pay survey data indicates that they are paying 10% above the average for such employees. Which of the following options is the FIRST step the organization should take?A) DecentralizedB) Check when the data was gathered.C) Nonequivalent group designD) Structural Right Answer and Explanation: 1. Right Answer: CExplanation: 2. Right Answer: AExplanation: 3. Right Answer: CExplanation: 4. Right Answer: AExplanation: 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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