Mixed Deck — All CDR Topics Flashcards

What risk management principle applies to performance metrics?

Answer: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks through a structured framework

Proactive risk management through structured identification, assessment, and mitigation is essential for business continuity.

Situational leadership (Hersey-Blanchard) suggests that leaders should:

Answer: Adapt their style based on the follower's competence and commitment

The model matches directing, coaching, supporting, or delegating to each follower's development level.

A company's Glassdoor reviews from employees of color frequently mention a lack of inclusion. How should a diversity recruiter address this in employer branding?

Answer: Advocate for internal culture changes before making DEI brand claims

Credible employer branding requires fixing internal culture gaps first; otherwise diverse candidates hired through the brand will leave, worsening reputation and retention.

What does 'culture add' mean as a hiring philosophy, and how does it differ from 'culture fit'?

Answer: Culture add seeks candidates who bring new perspectives that strengthen the team; culture fit seeks candidates who mirror the existing culture and can perpetuate homogeneity

Culture add hiring seeks candidates who bring diverse perspectives and new dimensions to the team, while culture fit can unintentionally favor candidates who resemble the existing workforce, reinforcing homogeneity.

How should performance be measured in organizational leadership?

Answer: Using balanced scorecards with multiple key performance indicators

Balanced scorecards with multiple KPIs provide a comprehensive view of performance across financial, customer, process, and learning dimensions.

What is the primary objective of strategic planning in professional practice?

Answer: Creating sustainable value for all stakeholders

Strategic Planning aims to create sustainable value for all stakeholders including customers, employees, shareholders, and the community.

When crafting job descriptions to attract diverse candidates, which practice is MOST effective?

Answer: Using gender-neutral, inclusive language and focusing on outcomes

Gender-neutral, inclusive language reduces stereotype threat and broadens applicant pools, while outcome-focused requirements prevent unnecessary barriers for qualified diverse candidates.

Which principle requires that employment tests used for hiring be job-related and consistent with business necessity?

Answer: Validity

Validity requires that any employment selection procedure be demonstrably related to the job duties and consistent with business necessity, especially if it produces adverse impact.

Which sourcing practice most directly reduces reliance on employee referrals that may reproduce a homogeneous workforce?

Answer: Building partnerships with diverse professional associations and community organizations

Partnerships with diverse organizations widen the talent pool beyond existing employees' networks.

During resume screening, a recruiter removes names, photos, graduation years, and addresses before reviewers see the files. What is this practice called?

Answer: Blind (anonymized) resume review

Blind resume review strips identifying details to limit unconscious bias in early screening.

What does OFCCP stand for in the context of federal contractor compliance?

Answer: Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs

OFCCP stands for Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, which enforces affirmative action and equal employment opportunity requirements for federal contractors.

What does 'equitable access' mean in terms of professional development opportunities at work?

Answer: Ensuring that underrepresented employees have the same access to growth opportunities as their peers, accounting for systemic barriers

Equitable access means removing barriers so that underrepresented employees — who may face additional systemic obstacles — have a genuinely equal opportunity to access mentorship, training, and advancement opportunities.

What is the primary objective of process improvement in professional practice?

Answer: Creating sustainable value for all stakeholders

Process Improvement aims to create sustainable value for all stakeholders including customers, employees, shareholders, and the community.

How should performance be measured in stakeholder management?

Answer: Using balanced scorecards with multiple key performance indicators

Balanced scorecards with multiple KPIs provide a comprehensive view of performance across financial, customer, process, and learning dimensions.

Which leadership approach best supports performance metrics?

Answer: Collaborative leadership that empowers team members and fosters innovation

Collaborative leadership that empowers team members drives engagement, innovation, and better outcomes.

Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act sets what utilization goal for federal contractors?

Answer: 7% individuals with disabilities in each job group

OFCCP's Section 503 rules set a 7% utilization goal for qualified individuals with disabilities per job group.

How should performance be measured in business ethics?

Answer: Using balanced scorecards with multiple key performance indicators

Balanced scorecards with multiple KPIs provide a comprehensive view of performance across financial, customer, process, and learning dimensions.

Why is candidate experience important in recruitment?

Answer: It improves the likelihood of the candidate accepting an offer.

A positive candidate experience helps attract top talent, enhances the company's reputation, and improves the likelihood of acceptance if offered a position.

How does ethical decision-making apply to strategic planning?

Answer: All decisions should consider legal compliance, stakeholder impact, and organizational values

Ethical decision-making requires considering legal compliance, stakeholder impact, and alignment with organizational values.

How should performance be measured in financial analysis?

Answer: Using balanced scorecards with multiple key performance indicators

Balanced scorecards with multiple KPIs provide a comprehensive view of performance across financial, customer, process, and learning dimensions.