HRCI certification Changed SPHR Questions

Answer option D is correct.Job analysis and the subsequent job descriptions provide the building blocks for all other HR activities. Clearly identifying the output and skills necessary to accomplish each job allows for proper EEO compliance (C), job pricing, recruiting, and other HR functions (B and A).

Chapter: Core Knowledge Requirements for HR Professionals

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Answer option A is correct.The correct focus of a job analysis is the job itself, not the incumbent in the job. Performance management focuses on the person in the job (D). An analysis may use a number of sources in addition to task inventories and questionnaires (C), including interviews, observation, and supervisory input. The required qualifications should be related to the essential functions of the job to avoid complaints of discrimination (B).

Chapter: Core Knowledge Requirements for HR Professionals

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Answer option B is correct.Measures of central tendency such as mean average, moving average, and weighted average are useful when an organization must include outdated information in its analysis. Typically, more weight is assigned to the more current data; or, as new data is added, older criteria are dropped. This allows for a more accurate reflection of the current condition. A trend analysis (A) compares the movement of a single variable over time, for example, the hiring rate from a single recruiting source. Simple linear regression (C) measures the relationship between two variables, such as how many units employees can produce. All techniques can be used for planning and forecasting purposes.

Chapter: Core Knowledge Requirements for HR Professionals

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Answer option B is correct.A needs assessment is conducted to determine what is required to solve a problem, including whether training is the appropriate intervention. If, for example, network crashes are the cause of the low productivity, training will not solve the problem. Lesson plans (A) are created during the design stage of training discussed in Chapter 5. Talking to other managers to validate the situation (D) may be included in the needs assessment along with other factors. The training method is selected (C) during the development phase discussed in Chapter 5.

Chapter: Core Knowledge Requirements for HR Professionals

Objective: Review Questions