SHRM-CP Certification Exam Questions 2023 - Day 18

Published - Fri, 03 Mar 2023

SHRM-CP Certification Exam Questions 2023 - Day 18

SHRM-CP Certification Exam Questions 2023 - Day 18

1. The day following the groundskeeper's termination, another resort employee calls the HR manager to state that the termination was too severe and that the groundskeeper made a mistake but has otherwise had a good employment record. How should the HR manager respond?

A) A. Tell the caller that it is inappropriate to give the HR manager feedback about this issue.
B) B. Ask the caller if he was a witness to the incident, and, if so, would he be willing to provide a written statement on what he saw and heard.
C) C. Promise the caller that the HR manager will look at the groundskeeper's employment history and discuss it further with the director.
D) D. Ask the caller how he feels about the director's leadership and if there are any cases of unfair treatment he can recall.



2. Two weeks after discharge, the groundskeeper contacts the HR manager and claims he was discriminated against due to his age and presumptions that he could not meet that the physical demands of the job, particularly during the summer heat. He points out that this is why the director hired much younger college students. How should the HR manager respond?

A) A. Inform the groundskeeper that, since he is a former employee, the HR manager has no obligation to investigate the allegations of discrimination and end the call.
B) B. Let the groundskeeper know that if he wishes to pursue allegations of discrimination, he can sue the company; however, the HR manager can do nothing further.
C) C. Inform the groundskeeper that it would be futile to argue the termination because it was clear that he was intoxicated.
D) D. Advise the groundskeeper that the HR manager can schedule a time and day for him to come in to the office to discuss the situation.



3. What type of law is based on written codes such as laws, rules, or regulations?

A) Common law
B) Religious law
C) Extraterritorial law
D) Civil law 



4. Marketing and IT are collaborating on a new system that will allow customer service representatives to access and change customer accounts directly (for example, to create sales credits). Which action should HR take to create value for this effort?

A) Creating of project charter for the team
B) Performing quality control testing before release
C) Identifying at what points users need account access
D) Facilitating process training for all users



5. What is the most accurate characterization of business value?

A) It is a concern for leaders more than employees.
B) Value may be different in different organizations.
C) It is determined by external stakeholders and experts.
D) It is measured by financial performance.



6. An organization has moved to larger facilities and doubled its workforce. However, it still experiences problems with back orders, which results in customer dissatisfaction. What phase of the organization/product life cycle is the organization probably in?

A) Introduction
B) Growth
C) Maturity
D) Decline



7. Refer to the following scenario for the next 4 questions. A manufacturing organization is in the decline phase of its life cycle. The organization's largest customer has notified the CEO that it plans to withdraw its business over the next two years. The CEO and his staff must consider options to replace the lost revenue related to this customer account. The company's employees are nervous and uncertain about their future. Two options are quickly identified to replace the expected loss of revenue. Option 1 is to develop a new product that could be manufactured and delivered in one week while the competition delivers product in six weeks. To compete successfully with this approach, the company would also need to design an order entry system so customers could place orders online. This strategy requires engineering to design the product line. It also requires IT staff to design the software and customer portals, marketing and sales to develop sales literature and pricing models, manufacturing to prepare for production, and HR to develop the workforce plan. Option 2 would be to acquire a struggling competitor and quickly turn that company around. The CEO has asked the HR manager to assess possible HR issues for both of these options. The CEO decides on option 1 to develop a new product. In this scenario, the engineering department would be understaffed. Which action should the HR manager recommend as a first step to assist the engineering manager?

A) A. Assist the engineering manager in creating an organizational chart showing the engineering department reporting structure.
B) B. Consult with the engineering manager to assist with prioritizing the work of the drafters.
C) C. Share Information about the employee assistance program (EAP) to assist engineers stressed by increased workloads.
D) D. Assist the engineering manager by researching engineering outsourcing firms and other short-term sourcing opportunities.



8. Which would be the best strategic action for the HR manager to use to demonstrate HR'S value in this new product venture?

A) A. Analyze the process throughput plan with the production manager, determine the staff levels needed, and conduct a job analysis for each position.
B) B. Recommend that a special projects implementation team be created to analyze, design, and manage the development of the new product.
C) C. Use the Delphi technique with the production manager to determine the minimum qualifications and educational requirements for the new job descriptions.
D) D. Compare the projected demand analysis for employees with the employee supply analysis in the company's immediate labor and recruitment area.



9. Six months after deciding to pursue option 1, the CEO also decides to acquire another company. Which is the best first step for the HR manager to take as part of HR's due diligence?

A) A. Bring in outside consultants to audit the new company's financial position to identify fiscal health.
B) B. Conduct an HR audit of the new company's HR department for current and potential employment-related issues.
C) C. Conduct a SWOT analysis of the likely long-term success of the acquisition of another company.
D) D. Review all current employment legal and administrative actions the new company has had filed against it.



10. During this time of change and uncertainty for the organization, what should the HR manager do to encourage retention of key employees?

A) A. Review the organization's current knowledge management retention strategy and communicate it to all managers and leaders.
B) B. Remind employees where to access exit information and review the effectiveness of the exit interview process.
C) C. Develop a long-term succession plan for each key position in the organization and ensure that it is updated.
D) D. Clearly communicate job expectations and ensure that employees have adequate resources to perform their work.



1. Right Answer: B
Explanation: B is the best answer. By asking whether the caller was a witness, the HR manager can determine if the caller is just expressing his personal opinion and is not providing information relevant to the case. If he was a witness, then collecting his statement would be appropriate for case documentation. This option is best because it is not dismissive and allows the HR manager to listen actively while not commenting on the case herself. A is incorrect. The HR manager should encourage employees to provide feedback; however, it would be inappropriate for the HR manager to discuss matters regarding other employees. C is incorrect. Making promises serves no useful purpose, and the groundskeeper's employment history is not relevant to the gross misconduct incident. D is incorrect. It undermines the director and looks to the past.

2. Right Answer: D
Explanation: D is the best answer. Postponing the conversation in order to gather data and contact the company's labor attorney for advice first is the best solution. A is incorrect. Although it may be wise to keep the conversation brief, being so dismissive might anger the former employee into calling a lawyer. B is incorrect. The HR manager should not prompt an ex-employee to consider litigation against the company. C is incorrect. The HR manager should not make any comments prior to gathering data and speaking to the company's labor attorney. Moreover, it would be inappropriate for the HR manager to offer this type of advice, especially in an accusatory fashion.

3. Right Answer: D
Explanation: Civil law is applied in a deductive fashion to each legal case, starting with the abstract rule that is stated in the nation’s civil law code and approved by legislative bodies.

4. Right Answer: D
Explanation: The most logical contribution for HR is to provide appropriate training in the use of the new system. HR could also advise on data privacy issues. Technical issues, such as testing or design, are best left to those who are most familiar with the process. The project charter should be created by the project leader, who, in this case, will probably be from IT or marketing.

5. Right Answer: B
Explanation: Because value is tied to an organization's mission, the definition of value will vary. It may not be solely financial and may depend on internal assessment rather than external judges. The need to create the desired value must be communicated to and understood by the entire organization.

6. Right Answer: B
Explanation: The growth phase is characterized by change and expansion in terms of facilities, marketing, and people. These resources are needed to keep up with the demand for products or services. This phase is often accompanied by backlogs and scheduling problems while the organization adjusts to increased demands.

7. Right Answer: D
Explanation: D is the best response. This is an immediate short-term resource issue, and the CEO does not want to add to the company's overhead. A is incorrect. Creating an organizational chart of the engineering department does nothing to solve the problem. B is incorrect. Prioritizing the work of drafters is not a solution for the engineering manager. C is incorrect. This is a reactive approach. The initial focus should be on how to correct the issue of being understaffed by providing strategic options.

8. Right Answer: A
Explanation: A is the best response. It is best to review the process, determine the positions required by the process, and perform a job analysis for each position. B is incorrect. It does not address the workforce requirements for the new product line. C is incorrect. This will not assist in ascertaining the number of employees needed for the new product line. D is incorrect. A comparison of a demand and supply analysis in the recruitment area will not yield a solution to the workforce requirements for the new product line.

9. Right Answer: B
Explanation: B is the best response. Reviewing current and potential employment-related issues will provide objective evidence to the CEO to help him make a good decision. A is incorrect. It is not HR's responsibility to audit the company's financial position. C is incorrect. This is not a responsibility of HR. D is incorrect. It looks only at current employment legal actions against the company. It does not look for potential risks the company faces.

10. Right Answer: D
Explanation: D is the best response. In order to minimize stress and confusion for employees, it is critical to ensure that clear and consistent job expectations are communicated and to provide employees with the resources to perform their jobs. A is incorrect. This does not encourage the retention of the key employees. B is incorrect. This is a long-term solution, but it will not address the immediate loss of organizational knowledge. C is incorrect. Creating a succession plan for each key position will not address the immediate loss of organizational knowledge.

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