Professional Practice and Ethics Flashcards
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Which ethical principle requires HR professionals to treat all employees consistently regardless of personal relationships?
Answer: Impartiality
Impartiality requires HR professionals to apply policies and decisions fairly without favoritism based on personal relationships or preferences.
An HR professional is aware of a senior executive's substance abuse problem that is affecting workplace performance. The BEST course of action is to:
Answer: Follow the same policies that would apply to any employee, including EAP referral
HR must apply policies consistently at all levels; the same performance and support processes, including Employee Assistance Programs, apply to executives.
The SHRM Code of Ethics identifies which of the following as a core ethical responsibility for HR professionals?
Answer: Maintaining employee privacy and protecting confidential information
The SHRM Code of Ethics explicitly identifies protecting the privacy and confidential information of employees as a core HR responsibility.
What is the primary purpose of continuing professional development (CPD) for CHRPs?
Answer: To maintain and enhance competence in a constantly evolving profession
CPD ensures HR professionals keep their knowledge and skills current to serve organizations and employees effectively as the field evolves.
When conducting an HR audit, the practice of benchmarking involves:
Answer: Comparing HR metrics and practices against industry standards or top performers
Benchmarking compares an organization's HR practices and metrics to external standards or industry leaders to identify gaps and opportunities.
A manager asks HR to help build a case to terminate an employee the manager personally dislikes, without legitimate performance reasons. The HR professional should:
Answer: Refuse and explain that terminations must be based on valid, documented reasons
HR must refuse to support pretextual terminations and educate the manager that adverse actions require legitimate, documented business reasons.
The concept of 'psychological safety' in workplace ethics refers to:
Answer: An environment where employees can speak up without fear of punishment or humiliation
Psychological safety is an environment where employees feel safe to voice concerns, take risks, and raise issues without fear of retaliation.