SPHR

SPHR practice questions, page 4 of 27, with answer review and explanations.

Question 16

What term is best described as examining the entire organization to simplify or eliminate unnecessary processes with the goal of increasing customer satisfaction through improvements in efficiency?

  1. Reengineering
  2. Corporate restructuring
  3. Workforce reduction
  4. Mergers and acquisitions

Question 17

You need to participate in enterprise risk management and complete an HR-audit. Which of the following is the best definition of an HR-audit in regard to risk management?

  1. Identify the total number of employees in the organization
  2. Identify the competency of employees in each areas of the organization
  3. Identify the total number of employees by years of employment in the organization and verify their experience, education, and skills
  4. Identify the HR areas that may be out of compliance with legal requirements

Question 18

As an HR Professional, you must be familiar with many laws and the process of how laws come into existence. One type of law is an administrative law. Which of the following is NOT an example of an administrative law?

  1. Agency rules and regulations
  2. Executive orders
  3. Agency orders
  4. Corporate governance

Question 19

John is the Senior HR Professional for his organization and he's reviewing his company's code of conduct. Which of the following statements best describes a code of conduct?

  1. A code of conduct is a statement of behaviors that the organization expects from its employees.
  2. A code of conduct is a statement of ideal standards that the organization is committed to uphold in its business practices.
  3. A code of conduct is a statement of ideal standards that the shareholders are expected to uphold in its business practices.
  4. A code of conduct is a statement of behaviors that the employees expect from its management.

Question 20

As a Senior HR Professional, you may have to work with the board of directors on some organizational issues and goals. How does the board of directors come into existence?

  1. The founder of the organization chooses the members of the board.
  2. The members of the board are hired just like all employees.
  3. The shareholders of the company elect the board of directors.
  4. Regulations, laws, and policies determine who is eligible to serve on the board of directors.