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SPHR Senior Professional in Human Resources Questions and Answers

Questions 4

The best strategy to achieve significant improvements in organizational quality indicators is:

Options:

A.

Acquisition

B.

Reengineering

C.

Divestment

D.

Rightsizing

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Questions 5

Which of the following is the best example of positive reinforcement in a production environment?

Options:

A.

Peer recognition

B.

Piece rate pay

C.

Variable merit pay

D.

Spot awards

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Questions 6

One way to ensure the proper assignment of points to compensable factors is to:

Options:

A.

Weigh all factor groups equally

B.

See what other companies do

C.

Provide descriptive statements for each degree level

D.

Use outside consultants in the job evaluation process

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Questions 7

What percent of the employees must sign authorization cards before the union can file a petition for an election with the NLRB?

Options:

A.

10%

B.

30%

C.

50%

D.

70%

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Questions 8

In assessing training, the three broad areas of measurement that are most important to management are cost, change, and:

Options:

A.

Participation

B.

Satisfaction

C.

Usefulness

D.

Impact

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Questions 9

Which of the following practices have a positive correlation with employee engagement? (Select TWO options.)

Options:

A.

New employee socialization

B.

Delegating management style

C.

Matrixed organizational structure

D.

Career development opportunities

E.

Strategic external marketing campaigns

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Questions 10

The primary purpose of a training needs assessment is to identify the:

Options:

A.

Anticipated duration of a program

B.

Materials to be used in a program

C.

Specific problems within an organization

D.

Targeted audience within an organization

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Questions 11

HR can best facilitate a successful change initiative by (Select TWO options):

Options:

A.

Developing plans for organizational restructure

B.

Ensuring clear and thorough communication

C.

Establishing a sense of urgency

D.

Mitigating resistance to change

E.

Identifying a clear vision

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Questions 12

An example of action learning as an organizational development tool would be:

Options:

A.

Small teams addressing real workplace problems

B.

Evaluating a standardized operation or process

C.

Participating in self-awareness exercises

D.

Ongoing group sensitivity training

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Questions 13

Which of the following is the most important way to engage employees early in their careers?

Options:

A.

Ensure they meet as many people as possible

B.

Require them to participate in an extensive onboarding program

C.

Assign them to quality projects that make an impact

D.

Focus their work on day-to-day, low-risk tasks to support learning

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Questions 14

Spaced practice usually provides the trainee with:

Options:

A.

An opportunity to learn both on the job and in the classroom

B.

Frequent feedback from instructors

C.

Application of learned skills in multiple work settings

D.

Reinforcement of learning over time

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Questions 15

An employee with previously good attendance and performance reviews is exhibiting increased incidences of tardiness, absenteeism, and mistakes. The manager suspects that the employee may have a drinking problem. When conducting an investigation, HR should initially refer to:

Options:

A.

Past practices and EEOC guidelines

B.

The Drug-Free Workplace Act and EAP

C.

EAP guidelines and ADEA

D.

The ADA and the organization’s policy

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Questions 16

The most important reason for HR to support social responsibility activities is to:

Options:

A.

Identify organizational philanthropic endeavors

B.

Create a positive organizational brand

C.

Influence legislation

D.

Ensure governmental compliance

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Questions 17

Which of the following is the best way to leverage organizational culture to build a strong employer brand?

Options:

A.

Develop an employee value proposition (EVP)

B.

Benchmark against competitor achievements

C.

Design a corporate social responsibility (CSR) program

D.

Publicize employee success stories

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Questions 18

Which of the following fluctuations will result in a lower gross margin? (Select TWO options)

Options:

A.

Increased gross profit

B.

Increased cost of goods sold

C.

Decreased operating expenses

D.

Decreased revenue

E.

Decreased liabilities

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Questions 19

When developing a job enrichment strategy, what is the most critical component to consider?

Options:

A.

Budget commitment

B.

Outsourcing options

C.

Employee autonomy

D.

Supervisor oversight

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Questions 20

As part of implementing a continuous improvement program, which measures should be established to determine the program's effectiveness?

Options:

A.

HR metrics

B.

Business drivers

C.

Customer scores

D.

Key performance indicators

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Questions 21

The type of market characterized by identifying and designing products or services for a small profitable marketplace segment is:

Options:

A.

Independent

B.

Differentiated

C.

Niche

D.

Demographic

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Questions 22

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 lawsuit against the organization, the best defense is to provide:

Options:

A.

Alternate legal reasons for eliminating the candidate from consideration

B.

Documentation of excessive healthcare costs exceeding industry benchmarks

C.

Evidence that the work duties could pose an increased cancer risk to the employee

D.

A waiver authorizing disclosure and consideration of family history information for the candidate to sign

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Questions 23

Which of the following is the best way to avoid an active shooter incident?

Options:

A.

Complete pre-employment background checks

B.

Increase the number of security personnel

C.

Conduct a multiple-perspective threat assessment

D.

Review the workplace violence policy with employees annually

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Questions 24

An organizational policy designed to limit employee access to certain websites helps to:

Options:

A.

Safeguard the interests of the organization

B.

Enhance existing social responsibility programs

C.

Manage the bandwidth of existing communications

D.

Address concerns about protecting employee information

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Questions 25

Which of the following is the most effective way to help HR move into a strategic role within an organization?

Options:

A.

Lead change management efforts

B.

Create partnerships to meet business needs

C.

Serve as a cross-functional talent coach

D.

Select top-quality service providers

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Questions 26

The first step in implementing a pay-for-performance system is to:

Options:

A.

Determine the amounts to be paid for achievement

B.

Establish the expected results

C.

Establish mutually accepted standards

D.

Negotiate the annual appraisal plan

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Questions 27

What is the best option to encourage participation in a spot bonus program?

Options:

A.

Gather data to assess the program’s value

B.

Launch a communications campaign

C.

Decrease the budget to actual usage

D.

Increase the award values

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Questions 28

The analysis phase of instructional design is used to determine:

Options:

A.

Training delivery methods

B.

Which evaluation system to use

C.

The budget for the project

D.

What skills need to be taught

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Questions 29

When business strategy shifts, which of the following is HR’s immediate focus to facilitate the change? (Select TWO options.)

Options:

A.

Legal and regulatory policy documentation

B.

Staffing models aligned with future needs

C.

Metrics of individual, team, and organizational success

D.

Prioritization and resource allocation toward organizational goals

E.

Learning and development opportunities for internal employees

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Questions 30

Which of the following scenarios are considered Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) violations? (Select TWO options.)

Options:

A.

Automatic wage deductions from an exempt employee’s salary for half-day absence

B.

Paying two times the employee’s regular wage for overtime hours worked

C.

Not paying overtime to an office clerk who clocked out but continued to work through lunch

D.

An employee is not paid for arriving 10 minutes early to be ready for shift change

E.

Not paying a new manager for two days’ absence due to a personal emergency

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Questions 31

From a training perspective, the primary concern of an external growth strategy is to:

Options:

A.

Measure productivity results

B.

Develop employees’ team-building skills

C.

Determine the capabilities of employees in acquired organizations

D.

Establish a creative organizational culture

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Questions 32

Which of the following is the first question to ask when a department is seeking HR support to hire additional staff?

Options:

A.

"What is the business necessity?"

B.

"What skills are needed?"

C.

"What recruiting sources should be used?"

D.

"Does it have budget approval?"

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Questions 33

A pregnant employee in a manufacturing plant discloses the pregnancy on the first day of employment. The employee works an overnight shift and does not have an accommodation request. The employee is observed getting sick in the bathroom during the lunch break. The supervisor contacts HR for guidance. HR should advise the supervisor to:

Options:

A.

Send the employee home and require a medical release to return

B.

Allow the employee to return to work when they have recovered

C.

Move the employee into a role which requires little movement

D.

Have another female employee accompany them to the restroom

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Questions 34

Which of the following is the most significant challenge for HR regarding mergers and acquisitions?

Options:

A.

Cultural integration

B.

Effective due diligence

C.

Workforce management

D.

Strategic alignment

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Questions 35

The balanced scorecard approach to measuring an organization’s performance:

Options:

A.

Is reviewed on an annual basis

B.

Assesses organizational challenges

C.

Clarifies an organization’s vision and mission

D.

Links the organization’s strategy to its actions

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Questions 36

When applying equity theory in designing a compensation strategy, an employer needs to ensure that:

Options:

A.

Pay is tightly linked to organizational objectives

B.

Employees choose the behavior that leads to the greatest reward

C.

Rewards follow directly after behaviors to reinforce them

D.

Employees perceive that pay is equal to effort

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Questions 37

The primary reason organizations develop reward strategies is to:

Options:

A.

Reduce conflicting incentives

B.

Realize cost savings and benefits

C.

Improve opportunities for achieving business goals

D.

Strengthen customer loyalty and commitment

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Questions 38

An employee can be terminated for declining to join a union if:

Options:

A.

Section 8(a) of the NLRB has been violated

B.

The employee’s probationary period has been extended

C.

The organization is a union shop

D.

The union dues are reasonable

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Questions 39

A professional development plan for a high-potential employee must include: (Select TWO options)

Options:

A.

Clear timeline

B.

Needs assessment

C.

Demographic analysis

D.

Current job description

E.

Adverse impact analysis

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Questions 40

The main objective of team coaching is to:

Options:

A.

Accelerate development

B.

Foster improved collaboration

C.

Encourage cross-functional learning

D.

Create peer mentoring opportunities

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Questions 41

In the absence of ethics programs, employees are most likely to make decisions based on:

Options:

A.

Their history with the organization

B.

Pressure from customers and clients

C.

The negative consequences of non-compliance

D.

Observing how peers and superiors behave

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Questions 42

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 laboratory support. There has been no formal human resource function in the past, with each department head controlling the hiring, salary adjustments, and other details of that department. There are noestablished working hours except for non-exempt employees and the work environment is very informal in dress and supervisory relationships. The president wants the new director to identify the key areas of importance. To plan for future staffing needs, the first step should be to:

Options:

A.

Design new compensation systems

B.

Develop an employee skills inventory

C.

Redesign the employee activities committee

D.

Evaluate the current succession planning system

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Exam Code: SPHR
Exam Name: Senior Professional in Human Resources
Last Update: Apr 28, 2025
Questions: 140

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