PHR/SPHR ASSESSMENT EXAM We feel excited to assist you in gauging your present proficiency level! 1. In which organization life cycle stage it is essential to shift from survival & growth strategies to more strategic goals Startup Growth Maturity Decline 2. In project management framework, the most exhaustive is Planning Execution Closing Monitoring 3. Which of the following is the least likely consideration when deciding on an organizational structure. Span of Control Coordinating mechanism Redundancy Division of Labor 4. HR Practices should focus to balance expectations of all stakeholders (shareholder, Employees & customers) is excerpt of HR Scorecard Balanced scorecard Dashboard reports None of the above 5. The economy has been in a recession for the last six months, and market analysts are still very uncertain about the timing of a potential turnaround. An organization is in a market niche that has been severely impacted by the change in economy. Incremental budgeting Formula budgeting Zero-based budget Benchmarking 6. The individual focused on post training evaluation wants to use the best training evaluation method efficiently and effectively. The focus is on measuring reactions, which of the following you will recommend for use: Post test only design Solomon four group Pre test post control group design Time series design 7. Which of the following exercise will facilitate an organization to put in place selection processes that are reliable and valid, and also assist then in compliance of all employment related laws? Job Evaluation Job Analysis Staffing Workload Analysis 8. If in the financial sector of an organization, the buying power of consumers is on the decline and the economy as a whole is getting tougher to compete then which of the following impact it will have on HR None because HR is a support function not directly involve in product related matters The financial rewards will be constrained except for fewer successful firms The financial rewards are independent of economic situation as it is a firm’s internal strength or weaknesses None of the above 9. Transfer of Training is the highest because of Customization of Trainings Role Playing Action Assignments On the job usage 10. The most criticized performance appraisal method which has also been used with an extent of success is Ranking Classification BARS Rated Ranking 11. One potential candidate after his interview has been rated as average (first rater’s rating) and above average (second rater’s rating) respectively, hence we can conclude that interview as a selection tool does not suffice the test of Reliability Validity Criterion related validity Predictive validity 12. Members of the job evaluation committee should be chosen from Top Management HR Department Union Leadership Any management or union members who is willing to perform the task thoroughly 13. Human Resources Professional in company X are comparing their compensation with HR Professionals in company Z, this is an example of: Wage Structure Wage Level Individual Wage None of the above 14. Jobs that are overpaid and fall significantly above the wage curve are known as Red circle rates Benchmark jobs Distortions in internal equity It facilitates in external equity 15. The key criteria for determining whether an employee is an exempt or non exempt is Working hours/month Nature of duties Designation and status None of the above 16. An elected union is responsible to represent Union members Union members plus also those who pays contribution Union plus non union members Union Members who pays membership dues 17. Which of the following is the most effective method for maintaining non union status Participative management Treating employees fairly Above market compensation Employee wellness programs 18. Picketing Picketing Distributive bargain on voluntarily items Common citus picketing Hot cargo clauses 19. The contract which was used by employers to restrain workers from joining union during their employment period was Closed shops contracts Yellow dog contracts Union shop Employment Contract 20. Which of the following may be highly subject to ‘’implied contracts’’ if not properly written Employment Contract Employee Handbooks Employee Communications Work instructions 21. Secondary boycotts by unions were declared illegal by which of the following act Taft Hartley Act Landrum Griffin Federal Anti injunction Wagner Act 22. Which of the following has the third priority for inspection Imminent Danger Catastrophes and fatal accidents Employee complaints High hazard industry inspections 23. Is the statement True or False: Under no circumstances an organization can implement an standard other than OSHA True False 24. As per law, employers are entitled to record and monitor employee’s calls under which of the following circumstances Employees serve on a critical board position Employees has poor ethical performance To monitor employee job performance None of the above 25. Drug testing is comparatively easier to exercise in Private companies Public companies Loading …
