SPHR Exam Questions
288 real SPHR exam questions with expert-verified answers and explanations. Page 4 of 6.
- Question #151Total Rewards
Paying people for what they are capable of doing rather than the tasks they are specifically assigned is a characteristic of which type of pay program?
skill-based paycompensation structurepay programscompetency-based pay - Question #152Workforce Planning & Employment
Which of the following is the first action for HR to take when assessing the value of adding a formal relocation program to the overall talent acquisition strategy?
relocation programtalent acquisitionneeds assessmentbusiness alignment - Question #153Business Management & Strategy
An organization is shifting from a bureaucratic culture to one emphasizing creativity, learning, and growth. The anticipated behavioral outcome of this cultural shift is reflected...
organizational culture changeinnovation culturerisk tolerancebehavioral outcomes - Question #154Business Management & Strategy
Which organizational structure is best suited to supporting employee growth under a culture of creativity, learning, and growth?
organizational structureflat organizationcreative cultureemployee autonomy - Question #155Business Management & Strategy
The proposed cultural change will put the organization at risk of losing which advantages from its current bureaucratic culture? (Select TWO options.)
bureaucratic cultureculture changecontrolconsistency - Question #156Human Resource Development
Coaching plans are most successful when they are:
coaching planscompetency modelperformance developmenttalent development - Question #157Total Rewards
Experience rating in the employee benefits area refers to:
experience ratinghealth insuranceclaims historybenefits administration - Question #158Workforce Planning & Employment
Which of the following is the greatest advantage of workforce diversity in an organization?
workforce diversitycompetitive advantageinclusiontalent management - Question #159Human Resource Development
The main reasons to use a coaching style of leadership are to help: (Select TWO options.)
coaching leadershipteam developmentself-relianceorganizational alignment - Question #160Business Management & Strategy
What are the most critical factors that affect an organization's ability to compete? (Select TWO options.)
competitive strategyPorter's Five Forcesbargaining powermarket competition - Question #161Business Management & Strategy
Which initial action best supports the implementation of a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program?
DEI programreadiness assessmentorganizational changesenior leadership - Question #162Workforce Planning & Employment
A successful talent management program begins with a(n):
talent managementhuman capital forecastingworkforce planning - Question #163Business Management & Strategy
Impact objectives are a critical measure of HR program effectiveness because they describe expected:
impact objectivesHR program effectivenessbusiness outcomesROI measurement - Question #164Human Resource Development
The key strategy for delivering a new safety training program should be to:
safety traininglearning transferworkplace applicationtraining design - Question #165Workforce Planning & Employment
Assessing the organization's current workforce as part of an HR planning process involves:
workforce planningskills inventoryHR planningworkforce assessment - Question #166Business Management & Strategy
In order to measure the return on investment (ROI) of a project, an organization must:
ROI measurementprogram objectivesproject evaluation - Question #167Total Rewards
Which of the following are the primary factors that would contribute to a hiring manager's decision to extend an offer above the midpoint of a salary range? (Select TWO options.)
salary rangecompensation decisionsmarket competitivenessspecialized certifications - Question #168Total Rewards
The first action to take when adopting an organization-wide variable pay plan is to:
variable payincentive designperformance alignmentcompensation strategy - Question #169Workforce Planning & Employment
The first step in developing a talent strategy must be to identify and assess skill sets of the internal workforce in an organization by conducting:
talent strategyskills assessmentinternal scanningworkforce competencies - Question #170Total Rewards
Which of the following strategies is used to connect executive performance to organization objectives?
executive compensationstock optionsperformance alignmentlong-term incentives - Question #171Total Rewards
The most important consideration when designing a total rewards program is that:
total rewards designrecruitment retentionbusiness alignmentprogram objectives - Question #172Workforce Planning & Employment
Which of the following is the first question to ask when a department is seeking HR support to hire additional staff?
staffing decisionsbusiness necessityworkforce planningHR strategy - Question #173Business Management & Strategy
The balanced scorecard is designed to facilitate organizational change by:
balanced scorecardorganizational changeperformance measurementinternal processes - Question #174Employee & Labor Relations
An employee can be terminated for declining to join a union if:
union shopNLRAunion membershiplabor relations - Question #175Total Rewards
The primary reason organizations develop reward strategies is to:
reward strategybusiness goalscompensation designorganizational objectives - Question #176Workforce Planning & Employment
HR can best prepare organizations to adjust to an aging workforce by:
aging workforceskill gapsworkforce planningdemographic trends - Question #177Employee & Labor Relations
An employee with previously good attendance and performance reviews is exhibiting increased incidences of tardiness, absenteeism, and mistakes. The manager suspects that the employ...
substance abuseperformance standardsdisciplinary processEAP - Question #178Risk Management
An employee with previously good attendance and performance reviews is exhibiting increased incidences of tardiness, absenteeism, and mistakes. The manager suspects that the employ...
ADA compliancesubstance abuse policyworkplace investigationEAP - Question #179Workforce Planning & Employment
Employment branding is most useful in:
employment brandingorganizational valuesrecruitmentemployer brand - Question #180Business Management & Strategy
Which of the following is a diversity strategy that attempts to embrace and leverage all employee differences to benefit an organization?
diversity strategyinclusionDEIemployee differences - Question #181Business Management & Strategy
An HR director has been hired by a high-technology business that has been growing at a rapid rate. There are 300 professional employees in manufacturing and 80 in clerical and labo...
HR strategystrategic alignmentorganizational assessmentHR function development - Question #182Business Management & Strategy
Which of the following is the most significant challenge for HR regarding mergers and acquisitions?
mergers and acquisitionscultural integrationchange managementdue diligence - Question #183Risk Management
The most critical security factor HR should consider before posting an organizational chart on its intranet is the:
information securitydata protectionintranet securityemployee privacy - Question #184Workforce Planning & Employment
Which of the following is the best way to leverage organizational culture to build a strong employer brand?
employer brandemployee value propositionorganizational culturetalent attraction - Question #185Risk Management
Which of the following is the best way to avoid an active shooter incident?
workplace violencethreat assessmentactive shooter preventionsecurity planning - Question #186Business Management & Strategy
The large auto parts manufacturer for which you work has recently purchased land in an adjacent city and plans to build an additional warehouse. This is the best example of which o...
greenfield operationbusiness expansionorganizational growthstrategic planning - Question #187Business Management & Strategy
What is the purpose of the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)?
GAAPaccounting principlesfinancial controlsbusiness acumen - Question #188Employee & Labor Relations
Which of the following describes an employee involvement strategy which requires organizational commitment at all levels of the organization, especially management, for it to be ef...
participative managementemployee involvementmanagement commitmentorganizational culture - Question #189Human Resource Development
The best place to start when developing a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) program is to:
DEI programneeds assessmentdiversity equity inclusionprogram development - Question #190Risk Management
An employer's best legal protection with regard to electronic surveillance of employees is to:
electronic surveillanceemployee privacylegal compliancewritten consent - Question #191Business Management & Strategy
Before implementing a corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy, it is most critical that HR:
corporate social responsibilityenvironmental analysisCSR strategystakeholder awareness - Question #192Workforce Planning & Employment
The most effective talent management strategy in the growth phase of an organization's lifecycle is to:
talent managementorganizational lifecyclegrowth phasetalent acquisition - Question #193Human Resource Development
Which of the following practices have a positive correlation with employee engagement? (Select TWO options.)
employee engagementnew employee socializationcareer developmentonboarding - Question #194Human Resource Development
Organizational climate is most directly impacted by a leader's:
organizational climateemotional intelligenceleadershipmanagement style - Question #195Human Resource Development
Learning is best linked to performance when:
training effectivenessskills transferperformance linkagelearning evaluation - Question #196Risk Management
What is the primary challenge HR leaders will continue to face as new technologies emerge?
HR technologydata securityemerging technologiesdigital transformation - Question #197Workforce Planning & Employment
An organization's employment brand is primarily driven by:
employer brandinginternal culturetalent attractionemployment brand drivers - Question #198Business Management & Strategy
The balanced scorecard approach to measuring an organization's performance:
balanced scorecardperformance measurementstrategic alignmentstrategy execution - Question #199Employee & Labor Relations
Which of the following scenarios are considered Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) violations? (Select TWO options.)
FLSAwage and hour complianceexempt employeesoff-clock work - Question #200Business Management & Strategy
Which of the following options represents a state of complete transformation by both the acquiring and the acquired organization?
mergers and acquisitionsorganizational transformationintegration strategycultural assimilation