PHRi

PHRi practice questions, page 4 of 8, with answer review and explanations.

Question 16

Which of the following planning processes is used most often when preparing for the scheduled exit of a key executive?

  1. Risk
  2. Strategic
  3. Succession
  4. Contingency

Question 17

What is the best way to help managers make consistent decisions?

  1. Develop policies.
  2. Conduct a needs analysis.
  3. Administer employee surveys.
  4. Facilitate compliance.

Question 18

Which of the following alternative work arrangements allows employees to work the same amount of hours in less days per week?

  1. Flexible hours
  2. Part-time
  3. Job sharing
  4. Compressed workweek

Question 19

An employee who was recently demoted is concerned about comments from coworkers once the change is made public. Which of the following is the best approach to handle this concern?

  1. Document the concern in the employee’s personnel file.
  2. Discuss with the employee how to handle the announcement.
  3. Elevate the employee’s concern to senior management.
  4. Review the labor agreement or employee handbook for guidance.

Question 20

The best tactic to resolve workplace bullying is to:

  1. identify the reason for the bullying.
  2. establish a culture of interpersonal respect.
  3. train employees on non-assertive behaviors.