SHRM SHRM-SCP Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

SHRM SHRM-SCP Online Questions & Answers

• Question 541:

  An HR manager learns that a new employee did not disclose an affiliation with a major outsourcing partner of the company. Which is the best way for the HR manager to approach the issue?

  A. Apply the company's conflict of interest policy.
  B. Update the hiring process to further avoid this issue.
  C. Discuss the matter with the employee's manager.
  D. Issue the employee a confidentiality agreement.
  A. Apply the company's conflict of interest policy.

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  Applying the company's conflict-of-interest policy ensures the nondisclosure is addressed according to established standards and procedures, maintaining consistency and fairness.

• Question 542:

  Which is a component of a total rewards system?

  A. Company profitability
  B. Organization reputation
  C. Career development
  D. Agile IT systems
  C. Career development

• Question 543:

  An analysis of the external environment requires the Prep firm to identify its:

  A. weaknesses of lack of capital and low website visibility.
  B. strength of world-class customer service and high-quality staff.
  C. Customer-centric strategy and attractive store design
  D. New generation of consumers and industry price fluctuation
  D. New generation of consumers and industry price fluctuation

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  Note the term, "external" which applies to opportunities and threats while "internal" has to do with "strengths and weaknesses". External environmental analysis involves a consideration of opportunities and threats (new generation of consumers and industry price fluctuation) , the external component of a SWOT study.

• Question 544:

  The international strategy of the Terse corporation is based on the idea of a shared vision, efficiency, and effective global coordination, but also endeavors to ensure adequate market adaptation or local responsiveness?

  A. Transnational strategy.
  B. International strategy.
  C. Global strategy.
  D. Polycentric strategy
  A. Transnational strategy.

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  The correct answer is the transnational strategy which attempts to combine elements from a global and a multinational strategy. International strategy is a generic term when firms expand into multiples overseas markets through exporting. A firm using a transnational strategy seeks a middle ground between a multidomestic strategy and a global strategy. Such a firm tries to balance the desire for efficiency with the need to adjust to local preferences within various countries.

• Question 545:

  An organization is struggling to attract and retain top talent. The organization has raised compensation to levels that are above average compared to the market but has not noticed an appreciable increase in hiring success. Which action should the organization take next to address the issue?

  A. Increase the signing bonus for positions that require top-level talent.
  B. Invest in internal talent development programs to cultivate in-house candidates.
  C. Rebrand the organization to cater to younger generations' preferences.
  D. Create an employee value proposition to attract top-level candidates.
  D. Create an employee value proposition to attract top-level candidates.

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  Creating an employee value proposition is the best course of action. Highly qualified individuals may have their pick of organizations to move to, so it is important to advertise reasons that candidates should choose the organization over other options, including reasons unrelated to remuneration. Catering to younger generations doesn't necessarily address the issue of attracting highly qualified individuals. Investing in internal talent development programs may help lessen the need to look outside of the organization to fill important positions but does not necessarily help attract top talent, especially in the short term. With the compensation levels being above average already, it is unlikely that an increased signing bonus will achieve the desired result.

• Question 546:

  In order to add value to the human capital of the organization:

  A. HR must have good metrics about the HR side of the business
  B. HR managers must be focused on reducing the total cost of labor.
  C. the HR function must form the interface between the external environment of the organization and its internal environment.
  D. HR policies and practices should result in a workforce with the maximum quantity and maximum quality needed to achieve productivity goals
  A. HR must have good metrics about the HR side of the business

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  Measuring HR information and data helps organizations figure out their people strategy for the future, recognizing what is working well for the organization, what needs improvement, and what trends can be expected down the line.

• Question 547:

  Professional online networks, social networks, and college alumni websites are examples of which of the following hiring mediums?

  A. Online job boards
  B. Union referral boards
  C. Social media
  D. Career page on corporate websites
  C. Social media

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  Social media is a social network where people interact on a personal or professional basis such as LinkedIn and Facebook. Note that all three terms in the question involves some form of external networking.

• Question 548:

  The chief human resource officer is redesigning the HR department to a centralized structure. Which approach most improves business efficiencies and increases standardization?

  A. Location-based
  B. Sustainability
  C. Evidenced-based
  D. Shared services
  D. Shared services

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  A shared services model centralizes HR functions into a single unit, driving uniform processes, economies of scale, and streamlined efficiencies across the organization.

• Question 549:

  Which one of the following encourages spending up to the budget to ensure a reasonable allocation in the next period?

  A. Formula budgeting
  B. Zero-based budgeting
  C. Incremental budgeting
  D. Seasonal budgeting
  C. Incremental budgeting

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  Incremental budgeting is a budget prepared using a previous budget or actual performance as a basis, with incremental amounts added to the new budget period. It encourages spending up to the budget to ensure a reasonable allocation in the next period. It leads to a "spend it or lose it" mentality.

• Question 550:

  In a human resource departmental meeting, it was argued the necessity of conducting a needs analysis when the line manager had already identified that the PIP shows that training is required. Which of the following is not a primary purpose for carrying out a needs analysis?

  A. establishing priorities and making decisions about program or project resource allocation or improvement - to determine priorities, make organizational improvements, or allocate resources
  B. To provide quantifiable data to gain top management commitment and use HR analytics data for predictive analysis of strategic organization outcomes
  C. To enables organizations to channel resources into the areas where they will contribute the most to employee development, enhancing morale and organizational performance
  D. To direct resources to areas of greatest demand
  B. To provide quantifiable data to gain top management commitment and use HR analytics data for predictive analysis of strategic organization outcomes

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  The primary purpose of a needs analysis is to determine priorities, and channel resources to the areas of greatest need.