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PHR Exam Questions - Part 16

Jenny Clarke

Sat, 25 Jan 2025

1. You are a HR Professional for your organization and you're coaching Thomas on human resources practices, particularly the role of the HR Professional in strategic planning. You tell Thomas the importance of vision, mission, and values of an organization. Thomas asks what the difference is between vision and mission. Which one of the following best describes the difference between vision and mission for an organization?

A) A vision is the purpose of a company. A mission is the task the organization aims to accomplish.
B) A vision describes the future of the organization while a mission describes the goals of the organization.
C) A vision describes the organization's role, what the organization is, and what the organization may aspire to be. A mission describes what the organization will definitely become.
D) A vision describes an organization's role, what the organization is, and what the organization wants to become. A mission describes the organization's purpose



2. As an HR Professional you must be familiar with particular labor-based acts of congress. One such act is the Taft-Hartley Act which addressed right-to-work states and unions. What does right-to-work states mean for unions and employees?

A) An organization can fire employees if they're members of a union.
B) Union conducts the hiring process for an organization.
C) Employees are not required to join a union to work.
D) Employees must join the union in order to work.



3. Mathematical forecasting is also known as quantitative forecasting. Which one of the following statements best describes mathematical forecasting techniques?

A) The predictor of future performance is risk analysis of possible outcomes.
B) The best predictor of future performance is statistical analysis of past performance results.
C) The best predictor of future performance is structured reviews of current performance.
D) The best predictor of future performance is past performance.



4. What act prohibits discrimination on the basis of physical and mental disabilities?

A) ADEA of 1967
B) Rehabilitation Act of 1973
C) VEVRAA of 1974
D) IRCA of 1986



5. As an HR Professional you must address risk in the work place. There are two general categories of risk: pure risk and business risk. Which one of the following is an example of pure risk?

A) Loss of investment
B) Loss of life or limb
C) Safety training for workers in construction
D) Fines and penalties for breaking regulations



1. Right Answer: D
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2. Right Answer: C
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3. Right Answer: D
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4. Right Answer: B
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5. Right Answer: B
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