aPHR HR Ethics and Professional Standards

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the SHRM Code of Ethics for HR professionals?

Accepted Answer

To provide a framework of values and standards guiding ethical HR practice

Answer

The SHRM Code of Ethics provides a framework of core values and professional standards that guide HR professionals in ethical decision-making and conduct.

Question 2

Which ethical principle requires HR professionals to handle employee personal information with discretion and limit access to those with a legitimate business need?

Accepted Answer

Confidentiality

Answer

Confidentiality obligates HR professionals to protect sensitive employee data and share it only with those who have a legitimate need to know.

Question 3

An HR manager is asked to interview candidates for a position and one applicant is a close personal friend. What is the most ethical course of action?

Accepted Answer

Disclose the relationship to a supervisor and recuse themselves from the hiring decision

Answer

Disclosing the relationship and recusing oneself removes the conflict of interest and ensures the hiring process remains fair and unbiased.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes a 'conflict of interest' in HR practice?

Accepted Answer

A situation where an HR professional's personal interests could improperly influence their professional decisions

Answer

A conflict of interest arises when an HR professional's personal interests have the potential to improperly influence their objective professional judgment.

Question 5

Under the principle of professional integrity, which behavior is most appropriate for an HR professional?

Accepted Answer

Accurately representing HR policies to employees even when the policies are unpopular

Answer

Professional integrity requires HR to honestly and accurately communicate policies, even when they are difficult or unpopular, rather than distorting information to avoid conflict.

aPHR - Associate Professional in Human Resources Practice Test

aPHR - Associate Professional in Human Resources Practice Test

aPHR HR Ethics and Professional Standards