SHRM CP exam Behavioral Competencies:
Leadership UPDATED ACTUAL Questions
and CORRECT Answers
List some key effective leader ship skills - CORRECT ANSWER - Strategic thinking,
problem-solving, time management, financial responsibility, trustworthiness, inspiration,
confidence building
What should competent human resources personnel be able to do when hiring new employees? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Develop job postings that clearly and concisely explain the
required responsibilities of the job; have the educational qualifications, Knowledge and skill sets
that will support managing those responsibilities; ensure that potential candidates will be a good
fit for the role
What are some key categories at HR initiatives focus on? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Finding, hiring, and retaining qualified candidates; employee compensation and benefits;
organizational and employee development activities; termination and retirement tasks; risk
management (E. G., Drug screening and safety courses)
Explain organizational climate - CORRECT ANSWER - This refers to the overall mood of
an organization. It is closely affected by work environment, company standards, interactions, and
the general feel of the workplace
What questions should an organizations mission statement focus on answering? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1. What do we do now?
2. Why are we doing it?
3.What makes us different from other companies?
What questions should an organizations vision statement focus on answering? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1. What do we want to accomplish?
2. Where do we aim to be in the future?
, List some initiatives that HR personnel might be responsible for managing. - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1. Project requirements
2 project goals and milestones
3. Project budgets and resources
4. Overcoming and removing obstacles
5. Resource management
6. resource allocation
7. agility and adaptability
What are some ways in which HR professionals can influence organizations? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1. Build credibility: pursue continuing education, stay up-to-date on HR
resources, and share success stories
2. Promote buy-in: showcase the added value of an initiative to stakeholders
3. Motivating staff and stakeholders: hire passionate workers, provide options for growth and
reward, and promote balance and creative opportunities
4. Be an employee advocate: make sure that neither the company nor the employee are exploding
each other
List some ways for an HR professional to maintain personal integrity and promote ethical
practices in an organization - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Maintain consistent values
2. Consistently provide updated training to all personnel
3. Admit mistakes and take responsibility for your actions
4. disregard personal biases
5. maintain privacy practices
6. maintain awareness of ethics laws, standards, legislation, and emerging trends
7. Manage political and social pressures
8. Provide feedback on an organization's values and conduct
What is disparate treatment in the workplace? - CORRECT ANSWER - This treatment
occurs when an employer treats protected classes differently than other employees. This could
Leadership UPDATED ACTUAL Questions
and CORRECT Answers
List some key effective leader ship skills - CORRECT ANSWER - Strategic thinking,
problem-solving, time management, financial responsibility, trustworthiness, inspiration,
confidence building
What should competent human resources personnel be able to do when hiring new employees? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Develop job postings that clearly and concisely explain the
required responsibilities of the job; have the educational qualifications, Knowledge and skill sets
that will support managing those responsibilities; ensure that potential candidates will be a good
fit for the role
What are some key categories at HR initiatives focus on? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Finding, hiring, and retaining qualified candidates; employee compensation and benefits;
organizational and employee development activities; termination and retirement tasks; risk
management (E. G., Drug screening and safety courses)
Explain organizational climate - CORRECT ANSWER - This refers to the overall mood of
an organization. It is closely affected by work environment, company standards, interactions, and
the general feel of the workplace
What questions should an organizations mission statement focus on answering? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1. What do we do now?
2. Why are we doing it?
3.What makes us different from other companies?
What questions should an organizations vision statement focus on answering? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1. What do we want to accomplish?
2. Where do we aim to be in the future?
, List some initiatives that HR personnel might be responsible for managing. - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1. Project requirements
2 project goals and milestones
3. Project budgets and resources
4. Overcoming and removing obstacles
5. Resource management
6. resource allocation
7. agility and adaptability
What are some ways in which HR professionals can influence organizations? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1. Build credibility: pursue continuing education, stay up-to-date on HR
resources, and share success stories
2. Promote buy-in: showcase the added value of an initiative to stakeholders
3. Motivating staff and stakeholders: hire passionate workers, provide options for growth and
reward, and promote balance and creative opportunities
4. Be an employee advocate: make sure that neither the company nor the employee are exploding
each other
List some ways for an HR professional to maintain personal integrity and promote ethical
practices in an organization - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Maintain consistent values
2. Consistently provide updated training to all personnel
3. Admit mistakes and take responsibility for your actions
4. disregard personal biases
5. maintain privacy practices
6. maintain awareness of ethics laws, standards, legislation, and emerging trends
7. Manage political and social pressures
8. Provide feedback on an organization's values and conduct
What is disparate treatment in the workplace? - CORRECT ANSWER - This treatment
occurs when an employer treats protected classes differently than other employees. This could
