SHRM-SCP Organization Questions - Part 3

1. Which recommendation would you make to a new HR practitioner tasked with developing working arrangements with independent contractors (ICs)?

A) Have the IC work on site as much as possible.
B) Get a signed agreement from the IC to follow company policies and procedures.
C) Understand local laws regarding employment status.
D) Allow flexibility in deliverables and delivery schedule.



2. Which is a common mistake made during succession planning?

A) Using a variety of techniques to develop future leaders
B) Selecting current management and non-management individuals with development potential
C) Developing succession planning during the annual evaluation period for current management employees
D) Identifying efficient and effective methods to develop future leaders



3. Which is an effective talent management strategy to find candidates who are ready to assume a position immediately?

A) Workforce planning
B) Tactical planning
C) Replacement planning
D) Succession planning



4. An organization is concerned about vacancies in critical managerial technical positions that have lengthy learning curves. Local talent is scarce, and attempts to recruit and onboard new hires are both expensive and time-consuming. Which process could help mitigate this situation?

A) Performance management
B) Succession planning
C) Replacement planning
D) Talent management



5. Discussions on pursuing new customers and taking the organization global have begun. The CHRO recommends publishing assignee qualifications now and inviting employees to apply. The CFO suggests waiting until a facility has been purchased and then informing needed employees that they must go on assignment. Why is the CHRO's recommendation a better option?

A) Employees will be less likely to leave an organization that can offer them career experiences.
B) It identifies willing employees who can be developed specifically for this assignment.
C) Telling employees about the future of the organization shows leadership transparency.
D) It will get the workforce talking about the changes that are happening.