Question 1

Your organization has 80 full-time employees. Management has recently informed you that they have sold their business and they'll be releasing all employees in the organization. Based on the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of 1988, how many days must management give in writing to the employees of this organization before the mass layoff?

Options :

A : 60 days

B : 120 days

C : Zero days

D : 30 days

Answer: C

Question 2

What is the primary reason for the importance of continual environmental scanning for an organization?

Options :

A : To create a technologically advanced workforce

B : To identify potential external opportunities and threats to an organization

C : To train their managers more effectively

D : To attract a talented pool of applicants to choose from for its workforce

Answer: B

Question 3

You are the HR Manager at a high-tech start-up company in its late stages with 3 rounds of funding. The company has a cash balance of $13 million and a burn rate of $1 million per month. The company anticipates breaking even within 1 1/2 years, and there are no plans for acquisition or IPO within the next year. The company specializes in optoelectronics and is a highly specialized niche within the telecommunications industry. You are responsible for building out an Operations team that will be made up of experienced individuals from top competitors. What is the most appropriate compensation philosophy for this organization?

Options :

A : Compensation that the ideal candidate demands

B : At the market

C : Lead the market

D : Lag the market

Answer: B

Question 4

Which of the following describes the global compensation and benefits strategy that would BEST align with an organization that has decided to pursue a polycentric staffing approach?

Options :

A : Utilization of headquarters policies with little adaptation to local considerations

B : Consistent local and global policies

C : Consistent policies within a region, but may not thoroughly consistent across regions

D : Consistent local policies, but may not be consistent across the organization globally

Answer: D

Question 5

A global team is made up of 5 individuals and a manager. The manager is located at headquarters in the U.S.,2 individuals are in Europe, and 3 individuals are in 3 different locations in Asia. The manager defines the group's goals, delegates work, and makes tough decisions when necessary. His team is made up of a creative innovator, a person to deal with all of the operational details and requirements, a person who continuously communicates across the group and explores alternatives; a strategic thinker, and a person to evaluate and curtail potential errors and negative consequences. In this scenario, which of the following is NOT an aspect that the manager should monitor in order to ensure a successful global team ?

Options :

A : Building trust amongst the team

B : Establishing goals and boundaries across the team

C : Add a person into the team to play the coordinator role

D : Resolving conflicts amongst the team

Answer: C

Free PHRi Mock Exam – Practice Online Confidently

Buying Options: