PHRi Free Practice Test

A HR staffing plan is different from strategic HR planning because it is a lot more tactical responding quickly to changes. Which of the following is NOT a factor that helps to ensure that the tactical HR staffing plan is linked to strategic HR planning?

1. A. Should get buy-in from a large audience when developing global RH staffing plans
2. B. Assumptions of the HR staffing plan is explicit and fact-based when communicating the plan across the various global locations
3. C. HR staffing plan clearly aligns with organizational goals
4. D. Perform a gap analysis to determine the current staffing pool v
5. E. the future needs

Correct Answer: D

There are four sections of the HR Impact Model. Which component of the model is considered to be the most client-oriented role?

1. A. Programs and Processes
2. B. Catalyst
3. C. Consultation
4. D. Policies and Procedures

Correct Answer: C

Which of the following BEST identifies the stages in the strategic planning process ?

1. A. Mission & Vision -> Determine Strategic Issues by performing a Gap Analysis, SWOT Analysis, & Benchmarking -> Strategy Formulation -> Strategy Implementation -> Evaluation & Control
2. B. Strategy Development -> Strategy Formulation -> Strategy Implementation -> Strategy Evaluation
3. C. Mission & Objectives -> Strategy Formulation -> Environmental scanning -> Strategy Implementation -> Evaluation & Control
4. D. Mission & Objectives -> Determine Action Plans -> Strategy Implementation -> Evaluation & Control

Correct Answer: A

You are in the process of evaluating the current global compensation structure, which is based on headquarters biases. One of the remote offices has a very unique culture, Because their culture is diffuse often combining family, life, and work together, is universalistic, and focuses on the collective group.
On the other hand, the other locations, including headquarters, have a culture that is particularistic, individualistic, and specifically divides work and family. Which of the following aaspects of the current structure might be affecting the unique location by the lack of adaptation to local pressurea?

1. A. Defined goals are clear, relevant, and ensure line of sight
2. B. Company has adopted an aggressive sales commission plan for each salesperson
3. C. Company has adopted a gainsharing plan
4. D. Every employment offer is deltailed in writing

Correct Answer: B

Virginia is the HR Professional for her organization and she is reviewing the details of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967. She tells John, one of her staff members, that the ADEA prohibits discrimination on the basis of age for employees and job applicants who are above a certain age. What age does the ADEA apply to employees and job applicants?

1. A. 40 and above
2. B. 50 and above
3. C. 30 and above
4. D. All people regardless of their age

Correct Answer: A