SPHR Exam Questions
288 real SPHR exam questions with expert-verified answers and explanations. Page 5 of 6.
- Question #201Workforce Planning & Employment
The best examples of using analytics to make informed decisions for workforce planning are: (Select TWO options.)
workforce analyticspredictive analyticsattrition forecastingretirement planning - Question #202Employee & Labor Relations
Which of the following are most effective at reducing burnout? (Select TWO options.)
employee burnoutworkload managementemployee autonomyworkplace wellbeing - Question #203Total Rewards
An organization with below-market salaries and above-market cash bonuses based on individual and organizational performance is most likely to attract candidates seeking a:
pay mixvariable payrisk-reward tradeoffcompensation strategy - Question #204Business Management & Strategy
Which of the following organizational design principles helps foster an adaptable organization?
organizational designadaptabilityinnovationorganizational structure - Question #205Employee & Labor Relations
An unfair labor practice (ULP) complaint has been filed alleging that management interrogated, threatened, and dismissed employees to eliminate union supporters. Which of the follo...
unfair labor practiceNLRBlabor relations counselULP complaint - Question #206Employee & Labor Relations
The alleged management actions-interrogating, threatening, and dismissing employees for union support-violate:
protected concerted activityNLRAunion organizingemployee rights - Question #207Employee & Labor Relations
As a result of the filing, which of the following is one of the first actions the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) will take?
NLRB proceduresULP investigationevidence gatheringlabor board process - Question #208Total Rewards
Which of the following are the most likely reasons an organization would introduce gainsharing following a merger? (Select TWO options.)
gainsharingmerger compensationproductivity incentivesorganizational alignment - Question #209Total Rewards
Which of the following factors is key to a successful compensation strategy?
compensation strategybusiness alignmentstrategic compensation - Question #210Risk Management
In disaster recovery planning, which of the following is most relevant to a business impact analysis?
business impact analysisdisaster recoverycritical functionsbusiness continuity - Question #211Total Rewards
When organizations offer employees time-restricted stock options, the:
stock optionsvesting scheduleequity compensationtime-restricted stock - Question #212Employee & Labor Relations
The police arrest an employee at the workplace for failing to register as a sexual offender. The employer did not request conviction information prior to hire. What should HR do fi...
employee arrestdue processprivacy rightsworkplace investigation - Question #213Business Management & Strategy
A Vice President of HR has been directed to transform HR from a traditional staff function into a strategic business partner. Resistance is anticipated in the HR department because...
change managementHR transformationresistance to changestakeholder engagement - Question #214Business Management & Strategy
To assess the effectiveness of the HR transformation, the Vice President must measure the:
HR metricsstrategic HRHR effectivenessvalue-added HR - Question #215Business Management & Strategy
Analysis of data from an environmental scan allows an organization to:
environmental scanstrategic planningmarket analysisPESTLE - Question #216Workforce Planning & Employment
The most significant concern associated with staff retirement is the:
knowledge retentionsuccession planningretirement planninginstitutional knowledge - Question #217Business Management & Strategy
Which metric is used to determine organizational effectiveness?
organizational effectivenessHR metricsrevenue per FTEworkforce analytics - Question #218Human Resource Development
Which of the following is the most appropriate starting point in training program evaluation?
training evaluationprogram objectivesKirkpatrick modellearning assessment - Question #219Total Rewards
Which of the following pension options best serves an organization that has a practice of hiring mid-career workers with high mobility?
defined contributionpension plansemployee mobilityretirement benefits - Question #220Business Management & Strategy
When conducting due diligence for a potential acquisition, which of the following is HR's most important consideration?
mergers and acquisitionsdue diligenceorganizational cultureM&A HR - Question #221Total Rewards
The success of employee wellness programs in decreasing healthcare costs is most dependent on:
wellness programshealthcare costshigh-risk participationemployee benefits - Question #222Business Management & Strategy
An organization's shareholders are primarily interested in knowing that:
shareholder interestsprofit generationcorporate governanceorganizational strategy - Question #223Workforce Planning & Employment
An effective employer branding strategy is aligned with which of the following? (Select TWO options.)
employer brandingtalent managementmarketing alignmentrecruitment strategy - Question #224Total Rewards
What is the best strategy to mitigate pay compliance issues?
pay complianceequity adjustmentscompensation strategywage equity - Question #225Workforce Planning & Employment
When planning the expansion of a department, HR should begin with:
workforce planningskills assessmentdepartment expansiontalent inventory - Question #226Business Management & Strategy
Which of the following is the best way for HR to gain credibility?
HR credibilityHR metricsservice effectivenessorganizational influence - Question #227Business Management & Strategy
Developing the HR department's budget through the incremental budgeting method requires:
incremental budgetingHR budget planningfinancial managementbudget methodology - Question #228Workforce Planning & Employment
To address potential skills gaps related to workforce retirements, HR should: (Select TWO options.)
skills gapretirement riskworkforce continuitysuccession planning - Question #229Employee & Labor Relations
What are the best steps for HR to take when two employees are engaged in an intimate relationship? (Select TWO options.)
workplace relationshipsconflict of interestHR policyreporting relationships - Question #231Business Management & Strategy
An organization with a high capacity for self-analysis is likely to:
organizational self-analysisorganizational growthstrategic capacityorganizational development - Question #232Employee & Labor Relations
An international union has represented employees of a small manufacturing plant for 25 years. Ninety-six employees cast ballots in a representation election. Which of the following...
union electionNLRBmajority votelabor representation - Question #233Employee & Labor Relations
After an election is ordered by the NLRB, which of the following management efforts could constitute an unfair labor practice by the employer?
unfair labor practicesNLRAcaptive audience meetingselection campaigning - Question #234Risk Management
Following an incident of workplace violence, an HR manager's best response is to:
workplace violencecrisis responseworkforce communicationemployee safety - Question #235Employee & Labor Relations
The success of an employee engagement strategy is best measured by its correlation to:
employee engagementretention metricsengagement measurementworkforce outcomes - Question #236Human Resource Development
The most effective succession plans include: (Select TWO options.)
succession planningleadership developmentemergency replacementcustomized development - Question #237Workforce Planning & Employment
When developing an offboarding strategy, it is most critical to:
offboarding strategyemployee separationtransition managementsituational flexibility - Question #238Total Rewards
The primary purpose of an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) is to:
ESOPstock ownership planshareholder alignmentemployee ownership - Question #239Business Management & Strategy
Data to be benchmarked must:
benchmarkingdata measurabilityperformance metricsHR analytics - Question #240Employee & Labor Relations
What can an employer legally do when a union approaches employees about forming a bargaining unit?
union organizingemployer rightsNLRAlabor law compliance - Question #241Human Resource Development
The primary reason that organizations outsource training initiatives is that:
training outsourcingsubject-matter expertiseexternal training providersHR strategy - Question #242Business Management & Strategy
Which of the following is most likely to be increased by improving organizational health?
organizational healthorganizational productivityperformance managementculture - Question #243Total Rewards
Customized target market competition, cafeteria reward systems and performance management are major considerations in re-engineering:
compensation systemscafeteria benefitsperformance managementreward strategy - Question #244Total Rewards
Which of the following reward strategies improve employee retention? (Select TWO options)
employee retentionreward allocationwork-life balancereward strategy - Question #245Business Management & Strategy
To effect a change in organizational culture, HR must define the desired culture, prepare and implement action plans, and
organizational culture changeaction planningchange managementculture measurement - Question #246Human Resource Development
When developing a job enrichment strategy, what is the most critical component to consider?
job enrichmentemployee autonomyjob designmotivation - Question #247Risk Management
An HR director decided not to interview a qualified applicant because of personal knowledge that the applicant's family has a history of cancer. The director most likely intended t...
genetic informationhealth insurance riskemployment screeningGINA - Question #248Employee & Labor Relations
An HR director decided not to interview a qualified applicant because of personal knowledge that the applicant's family has a history of cancer. If the qualified applicant files a...
genetic discriminationlegal defenseGINAemployment law - Question #249Risk Management
An HR director decided not to interview a qualified applicant because of personal knowledge that the applicant's family has a history of cancer. The director's decision created an...
genetic discriminationGINAlegal compliancediscrimination risk - Question #250Total Rewards
The first step in implementing a pay-for-performance system is to:
pay-for-performanceperformance standardscompensation designgoal setting - Question #251Risk Management
An organization developing an OSHA emergency response plan for a site located more than 50 miles from a healthcare facility should be primarily concerned with:
OSHAemergency response planmedical resourcesworkplace safety