SHRM-SCP People Questions - Part 20

1. An organization is designing a leader development program. Which would be the most important experience to include?

A) Spending a week shadowing someone in a more senior position
B) Project assignment that is difficult and has some risk of failure
C) Well-defined task to be completed as a solo assignment
D) Attending a week-long leadership boot camp



2. Which HR approach can best address complaints and concerns received from a significant part of the workforce regarding a recent business journal publication of detailed executive salaries?

A) Conduct individual interviews with dissatisfied employees to determine level.
B) Ask the CEO to provide a company-wide statement regarding the publication.
C) Develop and distribute individualized total rewards statements for all employees.
D) E-mail job grade and pay range information to all employees for transparency.



3. Which is the best metric to emphasize the effectiveness of an organization's total rewards strategy?

A) Turnover rate
B) Return on investment
C) Retention rate
D) Survey?ÿresults



4. Which factor should an HR practitioner analyze when considering whether to modify an organization's compensation philosophy?

A) Whether the organization pays more or less than any other business in the area
B) Whether the compensation provided is in the form of goods and services
C) Whether the philosophy continues to support the organization's strategic initiatives
D) What types of initiatives?ÿthe organization may provide this year



5. What is the impact of internal pay equity on an organization?

A) It ensures that all employees have the same benefits.
B) It guarantees elimination of gender bias across all divisions.
C) It lowers the amount the organization spends on salaries.
D) It allows organizations to fairly compensate unique jobs.