SHRM-CP PRACTICE POCKET PREP
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
You're in charge of human resources for a mid-sized company that
just broke ground on its first international office building. It's
expected to open in about 16 months. The executive team has
concerns about the differences between national cultures and the
host country's labor laws. What human resource service model will
you propose to the company's executive team?
A. A balanced HR service model.
B. A centralized HR service model.
C. An offshoring HR service model.
D. A decentralized HR service model. -
correct answer : D
decentralized HR service model.
A decentralized service model involves pushing the authority level
and decisions out to the units, such as regional divisions or
countries. This is in contrast to a centralized service model that
pulls decision-making authority to a central level of management,
such as management. This type of service model is best for
navigating the difference between commonly accepted practices
and laws and adapting to situations and people.
,SHRM-CP PRACTICE POCKET PREP
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Compensation ratio, or comp-ratio, is best described as:
A. The relationship of current pay to the midpoints of applicable
pay ranges
B. The relationship of previous pay to the midpoints of applicable
pay ranges
C. The relationship of future pay to the low points of applicable pay
ranges
D. The relationship of current pay to the high points of applicable
pay ranges -
correct answer : A
The relationship of current pay to the midpoints of applicable pay
ranges
Compensation ratios, or comp-ratios, are the relationship of current
pay to the midpoints of applicable pay ranges. It is calculated by
dividing a worker's current pay rate by the midpoint of the pay
range.
Standards or rules that are based on moral philosophy that governs
the conduct of individuals within a profession is/are called:
,SHRM-CP PRACTICE POCKET PREP
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A. Morals
B. Business conduct
C. Ethics
D. Code of conduct -
correct answer : C
Ethics
Ethics are standards or rules that are based on moral philosophy
that governs the conduct of individuals within a profession.
You are part of a 200-person global HR department for a
semiconductor company with a presence in Asia, the UK, and North
America. The North American HR team, which you are part of, is
collaborating to implement a new leadership training course for
new supervisors. During a global HR conference call, the chief
human resources officer (CHRO) made it clear that each location
would design and implement a course that works for its culture. An
HR generalist in a facility located in Asia sets up a meeting with you
to discuss the course as she has some input.
What do you do?
, SHRM-CP PRACTICE POCKET PREP
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A. Accept the meeting request and listen to what the HR generalist
has to offer.
B. Accept the meeting request and remind the HR generalist of the
CHRO's expectations.
C. Inform the CHRO about the meeting request and ask for advice.
D. Reject the meeting request and email the HR generalist of the
CHRO's expectations. -
correct answer : A
Accept the meeting request and listen to what the HR generalist
has to offer.
Understanding the cultural norms of the countries in which we do
business is essential, but it is also important to be open to and
respectful of ideas from people of other cultures. The United States
has a unique culture that stands in contrast to Asian culture, but
both have their merits. All of them have something to offer the
company's overall growth and development. HR professionals must
maintain openness to the ideas of others, even if they don't accept
100 percent of the input 100 percent of the time.
How can HR facilitate change when implementing a new element to
an existing diversity and inclusion program?
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
You're in charge of human resources for a mid-sized company that
just broke ground on its first international office building. It's
expected to open in about 16 months. The executive team has
concerns about the differences between national cultures and the
host country's labor laws. What human resource service model will
you propose to the company's executive team?
A. A balanced HR service model.
B. A centralized HR service model.
C. An offshoring HR service model.
D. A decentralized HR service model. -
correct answer : D
decentralized HR service model.
A decentralized service model involves pushing the authority level
and decisions out to the units, such as regional divisions or
countries. This is in contrast to a centralized service model that
pulls decision-making authority to a central level of management,
such as management. This type of service model is best for
navigating the difference between commonly accepted practices
and laws and adapting to situations and people.
,SHRM-CP PRACTICE POCKET PREP
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Compensation ratio, or comp-ratio, is best described as:
A. The relationship of current pay to the midpoints of applicable
pay ranges
B. The relationship of previous pay to the midpoints of applicable
pay ranges
C. The relationship of future pay to the low points of applicable pay
ranges
D. The relationship of current pay to the high points of applicable
pay ranges -
correct answer : A
The relationship of current pay to the midpoints of applicable pay
ranges
Compensation ratios, or comp-ratios, are the relationship of current
pay to the midpoints of applicable pay ranges. It is calculated by
dividing a worker's current pay rate by the midpoint of the pay
range.
Standards or rules that are based on moral philosophy that governs
the conduct of individuals within a profession is/are called:
,SHRM-CP PRACTICE POCKET PREP
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A. Morals
B. Business conduct
C. Ethics
D. Code of conduct -
correct answer : C
Ethics
Ethics are standards or rules that are based on moral philosophy
that governs the conduct of individuals within a profession.
You are part of a 200-person global HR department for a
semiconductor company with a presence in Asia, the UK, and North
America. The North American HR team, which you are part of, is
collaborating to implement a new leadership training course for
new supervisors. During a global HR conference call, the chief
human resources officer (CHRO) made it clear that each location
would design and implement a course that works for its culture. An
HR generalist in a facility located in Asia sets up a meeting with you
to discuss the course as she has some input.
What do you do?
, SHRM-CP PRACTICE POCKET PREP
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A. Accept the meeting request and listen to what the HR generalist
has to offer.
B. Accept the meeting request and remind the HR generalist of the
CHRO's expectations.
C. Inform the CHRO about the meeting request and ask for advice.
D. Reject the meeting request and email the HR generalist of the
CHRO's expectations. -
correct answer : A
Accept the meeting request and listen to what the HR generalist
has to offer.
Understanding the cultural norms of the countries in which we do
business is essential, but it is also important to be open to and
respectful of ideas from people of other cultures. The United States
has a unique culture that stands in contrast to Asian culture, but
both have their merits. All of them have something to offer the
company's overall growth and development. HR professionals must
maintain openness to the ideas of others, even if they don't accept
100 percent of the input 100 percent of the time.
How can HR facilitate change when implementing a new element to
an existing diversity and inclusion program?
