HRCI HRCI Certifications SPHR Questions & Answers

• Question 291:

  Samantha applied as an outside sales rep for a new sales territory. Part of the selection process included an assessment test that measures successful sales characteristics. Samantha scored particularly high on the test. During the interview, Christopher, the hiring manager, had some concerns about how well Samantha would fit into the company culture, but when he learned how high she scored on the test, he immediately decided to hire her. What bias could be at work in this situation?

  A. Halo effect

  B. Knowledge-of-predictor effect

  C. Cultural-noise effect

  D. Stereotyping effect

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 292:

  Jane is preparing for an interview process for an open position within her company. Jane has prepared several questions for the interview. In her questions, Jane is careful not to ask all of the following questions, except for which one?

  A. How many children do you have?

  B. Where are you from?

  C. What's your date of birth?

  D. Our hours are from 8 AM to 5 PM. Can you meet this requirement of the position?

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 293:

  A corporation is a legal entity that has rights and obligations. The corporation has a responsibility to act in the best interests of its owners. What term describes the obligation of the corporation to act in the best interest of its shareholders?

  A. Fiduciary responsibility

  B. Ethical responsibility

  C. Mission statement

  D. Corporate charter

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 294:

  Which of the following scenarios is an example of discrimination in a disparate treatment?

  A. An employee requests off from work because of a religious holiday. The manager agrees but asks the employee to make up the work the employee will miss.

  B. An organization requires all newly hired employees to have college degrees even though a degree is not needed to perform all jobs within the organization.

  C. An employee requests off from work because of a religious holiday. The manager agrees but scrutinizes the work the employee does after the holiday. The manager does not inspect the work of other employees who did not ask off for the holiday.

  D. An organization requires all newly hired employees to have college degrees for certain positions within the company.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 295:

  Which of the following points is important to effective lobbying: that is, attempting to influence or persuade an elected official to pass, defeat, or modify a piece of legislation?

  A. Learning how the legislative and political process works

  B. Beginning by using persuasion to convince the elected official to accept your position

  C. Making big financial contributions

  D. Letting the elected official choose a solution rather than present a proposal solution

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 296:

  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 component in Pano's Model of Leadership Development states that for you to lead, you must have the permission of the people whom you lead?

  A. Establish credibility

  B. It's not about you

  C. Commit to achieve

  D. Align people

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 297:

  Holly is the HR Professional for her organization and she's examining the type of exemptions for computer employees. What is the minimum rate that the computer employee must earn to be considered exempt?

  A. $31.23 per hour

  B. $45.33 per hour

  C. $27.63 per hour

  D. $17.03 per hour

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 298:

  Which of the following activities does not contribute to ergonomic injuries?

  A. Awkward postures

  B. Contact stress

  C. Falling down stairs

  D. Extended vibrations

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 299:

  Kelly would like to conduct the Delphi Technique with her employees to find out what issues and concerns the team has collectively. What is the Delphi Technique?

  A. It's a one-on-one interview with an employee and a neutral moderator.

  B. It's a series of interviews with neutral moderators to uncover core issues and concerns about management, issues, or risks.

  C. It's a series of anonymous surveys to build consensus about issues, risks, or concerns.

  D. It's a survey that allows participants to provide essay answers on problems within the organization

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 300:

  Your organization is likely to be purchased by a competitor. The Management has asked you, in confidence, to complete environmental scanning to determine the effects of the purchase on your organization's culture, customers, and employees. What is environmental scanning?

  A. Environmental scanning is a review of the cultural achievability of a new project, organizational change, or market influence on at least three factors in an organization.

  B. Environmental scanning is a review of the opportunities and threats that a condition may have on an organization.

  C. Environmental scanning is an internal review of an external catalyst.

  D. Environmental scanning is the process of assessing the effects of an organization change on both macro and micro elements in an organization.

  Correct Answer: B