Question 1

Which is an advantage of having job descriptions in a global environment?

Options :

A : They expedite forecasting of current and projected staffing.

B : They reduce cross-border transfers because in-country candidates are easier to find.

C : They reduce payroll costs because all salaries are set.

D : They eliminate the need for career paths.

Answer: A

Question 2

An HR business partner (BP) knows that HR is struggling to improve its relationship with the operations function. The BP receives an e-mail from an operations supervisor who refuses to implement a disciplinary action that the BP has recommended. What should the BP do?

Options :

A : Implement the corrective action on her own authority

B : Meet with the supervisor and explain the rationale for taking disciplinary action

C : Let the supervisor take the lead on this in the interest of improving the relationship

D : Go to the head of HR and escalate the issue to the senior management team

Answer: B

Question 3

How does the concept of civil law apply to the practice of HR?

Options :

A : Employers must identify ways to eliminate liability from all employment activities for the organization

B : Court decisions must be studied for possible application to employment situations.

C : It sets a general goal of complying with all laws where an organization operates.

D : Employers are compelled to document and follow legal practices related to employment.

Answer: D

Question 4

How should HR use the information contained in other organizations' annual corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability reports when first devising their organization's sustainability strategy?

Options :

A : Gain competitive tactical advantage.

B : Borrow CSR tactics and practices that have succeeded for other organizations.

C : Ensure that the approach being devised doesn't too closely resemble those of key competitors.

D : Adapt general principles and guidelines to the organization-s strategic focus.

Answer: D

Question 5

A small publishing firm believes that it is too small to benefit from strategic planning. Which short-term benefit is the best choice for HR to use in influencing leaders to begin the strategic planning process?

Options :

A : Increasing corporate social responsibility

B : Improving employee satisfaction and morale

C : Allocating resources more effectively

D : Identifying conflicts of interest

Answer: C

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