HRCI HRCI Certifications SPHR Questions & Answers

• Question 541:

  An organization is meeting with its key executives including Janice, an SPHR. In this meeting the organization is looking for direction on the company's strategy. Janice defines five stages of strategic planning for an organization. Which of the following is the correct order of strategic planning for most organizations?

  A. Pre-planning stage, formulate strategy, environmental scan, implement strategy, evaluate strategy and make adjustments

  B. Pre-planning stage, formulate strategy, environmental scan, implement strategy, evaluate strategy and make adjustments

  C. Pre-planning stage, environmental scan, formulate strategy, evaluate strategy and make adjustments, implement strategy

  D. Pre-planning stage, environmental scan, formulate strategy, implement strategy, evaluate strategy and make adjustments

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 542:

  When designing new seminars and learning programs with ADDIE, you should often use SMART for learning objectives. What does SMART mean?

  A. Scalable, Measurable, Activities, Realistic, Tested

  B. Scalable, Measurable, Action-oriented, Reviewed, Time-bound

  C. Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Realistic, Tested

  D. Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Realistic, Time-bound

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 543:

  Which of the following are established by Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938?

  Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

  A. Criteria for exempt and nonexempt employees

  B. Health insurance requirement

  C. Laws for protecting American children against labor exploitation

  D. Minimum wage requirement

  Correct Answer: ACD

• Question 544:

  As a Senior HR Professional, you must be familiar with certain legal terms, laws, and regulations that affect how you and others operate in the workplace. Basically, there are three types of discrimination that can happen in the workforce. Which of the following is NOT one of the three discrimination types?

  A. Adverse political capital

  B. Perpetuating past discrimination

  C. Disparate treatment

  D. Disparate impact

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 545:

  Safety in the workplace is directly linked to security of the workplace. When completing a risk assessment of the workplace and its security, there are four general categories of organizational assets that are measured for impact of identified risks. Which of the following is not one of the four asset categories that are analyzed for impact in the workplace security?

  A. Physical

  B. Financial

  C. Media

  D. Human

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 546:

  What is the purpose of the OSHA consulting service?

  A. Helps employers identify the OSHA standards that apply to their workplace

  B. Acts as a one-time service

  C. Does not require compliance with OSHA standards

  D. Fines employers for violating OSHA safety standards

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 547:

  What type of dispute resolution believes that conflict is good and is used to resolve long-standing, deep- rooted conflicts within an organization?

  A. Alternative dispute resolution

  B. Constructive confrontation

  C. Arbitration

  D. Mediation

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 548:

  Your organization mainly focuses on the production of bicycles for selling it around the world. In addition to this, the organization also produces scooters. The management wants to restrict its line of production to bicycles. Therefore, it decides to sell the scooter production department to another competitor. Which of the following terms best describes the sale of the scooter production department to your competitor?

  A. Rightsizing

  B. Divestiture

  C. Outsourcing

  D. Corporate restructure

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 549:

  Richard, who works at the customer service counter in an auto-supply store, told his manager that because of chronic back pain, it is difficult for him stand for long periods and asked for an accommodation. The manager isn't sure, based on the essential job functions, how an accommodation can be provided. You advise the manager to begin the interactive process with the employee. What should the manager do to begin this process?

  A. Ask Richard how his back was injured.

  B. Provide a stool for Richard to use at the counter.

  C. Ask Richard whether he has any suggestions for an accommodation.

  D. Ask Richard to meet with HR to resolve the problem.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 550:

  You are the HR Professional for your organization and you've identified a risk event. The risk event can be mitigated by purchasing an insurance to protect the organization. The purchase of the insurance policy is what type of risk response?

  A. Avoidance

  B. Transference

  C. Acceptance

  D. Sharing

  Correct Answer: B