SHRM SHRM-SCP Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

SHRM SHRM-SCP Online Questions & Answers

• Question 651:

  Which is the best approach to increase the effectiveness of recruiting within a company?

  A. Conduct accurate job analyses.
  B. Update job descriptions.
  C. Advertise new job positions.
  D. Use realistic job previews.
  A. Conduct accurate job analyses.

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  Accurate job analyses provide the essential foundation for effective recruiting by clearly defining the knowledge, skills, and abilities required, ensuring all subsequent recruitment activities target the right candidates.

• Question 652:

  Cathy, the HR manager, has constructed a standing plan that outlines a series of related actions that must be taken to accomplish certain training and development tasks. What is the best term for what Cathy has created?

  A. procedure
  B. policy
  C. work rule
  D. reference guide
  A. procedure

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  The key difference between a policy and a procedure is a policy is a guiding principle used to set direction in an organization while a procedure is a series of steps to be followed as a consistent approach to accomplish an end result.

• Question 653:

  A company is considering a merger with another company. Prior to information sharing, which first step should HR take?

  A. Develop a communication plan to inform employees.
  B. Obtain non-disclosure agreements from executives.
  C. Identify employees to be offered retention bonuses.
  D. Develop a business case for the merger.
  B. Obtain non-disclosure agreements from executives.

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  Securing non-disclosure agreements before sharing sensitive merger information protects confidentiality and mitigates legal and competitive risks.

• Question 654:

  An injury and illness prevention plan is majorly?

  A. A proactive preventive tool
  B. A compliance requirement of OSHA
  C. required prior to an OSHA consultation
  D. to exempt the company from OSHA inspections
  A. A proactive preventive tool

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  An injury and illness prevention program (IIPP) is a proactive process to help employers find and fix workplace hazards before workers are hurt. IIPP is a tool that helps employers find hazards and fix them before injuries, illnesses or deaths occur. It helps (but is not legally required) employers meet their obligation under the OSH Act to "furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which is free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees"

• Question 655:

  How does organizational network analysis assist companies in designing better organizational structures?

  A. Creates stronger networks, educates employees, and communicates strict internal controls.
  B. Identifies emerging leaders, assesses leadership networks, and detects talent needs.
  C. Develops communication styles, helps retain employees, and creates optimal workflows.
  D. Manages network policies, encourages efficient processes, and demonstrates values.
  B. Identifies emerging leaders, assesses leadership networks, and detects talent needs.

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  Organizational network analysis maps informal connections to reveal emerging influencers, evaluate how leadership networks operate, and highlight gaps in skills or relationships that indicate talent needs.

• Question 656:

  The marketing department at a large financial services company chooses five high-performing staff members every year to receive a performance award, which includes a monetary reward and recognition at an end-of-year meeting. Employees are chosen by managers in the marketing department. Each manager nominates two direct reports, and then all managers meet as a group to discuss nominees until a consensus is reached. The names of the winners are given to HR for final approval. The marketing department is preparing to begin this year's nomination process. There have been repeat winners in each of the last three years. A marketing employee files a complaint with the HR director about favoritism in the award process. Additionally, the employee points out that newer employees rarely win the award, which lowers their morale. New employees tend not to win because they spend a couple of years training and shadowing experienced employees before receiving tasks to perform independently.

  How should the HR director minimize the perception of favoritism in the selection process?

  A. Send an annual email to managers reminding them to be fair and objective.
  B. Create a policy that prohibits an employee from winning the award more than two years in a row.
  C. Hide employee names on nomination forms during the review and consensus discussion.
  D. Allow non-managerial employees to nominate two peers for the performance awards.
  B. Create a policy that prohibits an employee from winning the award more than two years in a row.

• Question 657:

  In which of the following situations would an organization be most likely to use a base pay plan for its employees?

  A. For clerical workers in a hospital who must frequently work overtime.
  B. For telemarketing representatives who must make a minimum number of sales each week
  C. For production line workers who must assemble a standard number of products each week
  D. For sales managers who must meet a monthly sales quota
  A. For clerical workers in a hospital who must frequently work overtime.

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  Base pay is the standard rate of pay paid to an employee, not including benefits, bonuses, or raises. It is the rate of compensation an employee receives in exchange for services. An employee's base pay can be expressed as an hourly rate or as a weekly, monthly, or annual salary. Clerical workers are paid a base pay in most cases. Sales employees often get paid commissions while production workers may get paid on a piece-rate basis.

• Question 658:

  What is the preferred method to protect a company from the financial burden of HR related risks?

  A. Obtain employment practices liability insurance
  B. Keep track of employment-related litigation
  C. Train staff on HR risk prevention measures
  D. Engage in HR Audits and investigations
  A. Obtain employment practices liability insurance

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  Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) provides coverage to employers against claims made by employees on employment-related issues such as discrimination, wrongful termination, harassment etc. Note that the question's key word is "financial burden"

• Question 659:

  The Derulic corporation has decided to adopt an entitlement reward system as their employees are experts that have consistently shown performance leaps over time. The executive team has decided that rewards should be based on longevity rather than individual performance so as to keep the top performance levels going. Which of these will not be a type of reward offered by the Derulic corporation ?

  A. Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)
  B. Stock options
  C. Merit pay
  D. Long service award
  C. Merit pay

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  Merit pay is for productivity while entitlement rewards are based on longevity.

• Question 660:

  A pilot program will most likely be used at what level of evaluation?

  A. Formative evaluation
  B. Summative evaluation
  C. Instructional evaluation
  D. Process evaluation
  A. Formative evaluation

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  Formative evaluation occurs when a training program is forming, and before implementation. A formative evaluation could be a pilot test, a structured walk-through, a preview or collecting continuous feedback from participants in a focus group in order to modify it as needed before offering the actual training to the trainees. Summative evaluation takes place after the training program has occurred.