HRCI HRCI Certifications SPHR Questions & Answers

• Question 121:

  Which of the following is not an example of the comparative style of performance review?

  A. Narrative

  B. Forced

  C. Paired

  D. Ranking

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 122:

  Which of the following refers to the ability of a team to share and build upon their ideas without holding anything back?

  A. Mental model

  B. Team learning

  C. Systems thinking

  D. Personal mastery

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 123:

  Calculate the training cost per employee using the following data: $2,000 for the training design and facilitator; $2,500 for the facility; 20 full-time employees (40 hours per week) and 10 part-time employees (20 hours per week).

  A. $300

  B. $200

  C. $180

  D. $150

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 124:

  Melissa recently facilitated company-wide diversity training through a series of webinars. Prior to designing the training, she surveyed a sampling of employees to identify their experiences in the organization related to harassment, promotion opportunities, and equitable treatment. This is an example of which of the following?

  A. Attitude assessment

  B. Formative evaluation

  C. Summative evaluation

  D. Knowledge banking

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 125:

  Which of the following factors can adversely affect transfer of training?

  A. The trainer's expertise

  B. A lack of job reinforcement

  C. The subject of the training

  D. Training Cost per Employee

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 126:

  Which of the following focuses on building systems that retain corporate knowledge accessible as needed by the organization?

  A. Knowledge management

  B. Program management

  C. Succession plan

  D. Talent management

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 127:

  Which of the following focuses on the person in the job?

  A. SWOT analysis

  B. Performance management

  C. Policies

  D. Risk assessment

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 128:

  A ___________ learning curve begins slowly, with smaller learning increments, but increases in pace and with larger increments as learning continues.

  A. Negatively accelerating

  B. S-shaped

  C. Plateau

  D. Positively accelerating

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 129:

  _________ is one of several learning organization characteristics.

  A. Programmed instruction

  B. Systems thinking

  C. Massed practice

  D. An assessment center

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 130:

  The most common reason for the failure of organizational-change initiatives is which of the following?

  A. There was no training system in place.

  B. Employees were not prepared for the change.

  C. The strategic plan was not communicated to employees.

  D. Organization leaders did not support the change.

  Correct Answer: B