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PHR Question #17: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is B. Gaining agreement to the project plan. Frances has completed her HR training plan and is presenting it to management to secure their approval, which corresponds to the internal consulting stage of gaining agreement to the project plan.
Question
There are seven stages of internal consulting that an HR Professional must be familiar with. Consider this scenario: Frances has developed an HR training plan for her organization. The plan is comprehensive, aggressive, and will provide organizational development for all levels of employees in the company. Frances is presenting her plan to her organization's management. What level of internal consulting is Fran participating in?
Options
- AReviewing, transitioning, and evaluating the project
- BGaining agreement to the project plan
- CPresenting the findings and recommendations
- DExploring the situation
Explanation
Frances has completed her HR training plan and is presenting it to management to secure their approval, which corresponds to the internal consulting stage of gaining agreement to the project plan.
Common mistakes.
- A. Reviewing, transitioning, and evaluating the project is the final stage that occurs only after a plan has been implemented, not during its initial presentation to management.
- C. Presenting findings and recommendations is an earlier diagnostic stage where the consultant shares analysis and proposes options, not where a finalized plan is brought forward for approval.
- D. Exploring the situation is the first stage of internal consulting where the consultant assesses the problem or need, a step Frances has already completed before developing her plan.
Concept tested. Seven stages of internal HR consulting
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