HRCI Employee Relations 2

Question 1

What does HRCI test under the 'risk management' competency in employee relations?

Accepted Answer

Identifying and mitigating workplace safety, legal, and conduct risks

Answer

Risk management in HR involves recognizing and reducing exposure to workplace hazards, harassment claims, wrongful termination suits, and other legal liabilities.

Question 2

Which federal agency enforces the National Labor Relations Act?

Accepted Answer

National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)

Answer

The NLRB is the independent federal agency that enforces the NLRA, investigating unfair labor practice charges and supervising union elections.

Question 3

What is a 'grievance procedure' in a unionized workplace?

Accepted Answer

A formal process for resolving disputes about the collective bargaining agreement

Answer

A grievance procedure is a contractually defined, step-by-step process through which unionized employees or the union can challenge alleged violations of the CBA.

Question 4

What is 'positive employee relations' in the HRCI body of knowledge?

Accepted Answer

Proactively building trust and open communication to reduce conflict and union interest

Answer

Positive employee relations focuses on creating a respectful, transparent work environment that addresses employee needs before they escalate into formal disputes.

Question 5

Under the NLRA, which of the following is an unfair labor practice by an employer?

Accepted Answer

Threatening employees with job loss for supporting a union

Answer

Threatening employees with termination or other adverse action for union activity violates Section 8(a)(1) of the NLRA, which prohibits interference with employee organizing rights.

HRCI - Human Resource Certification Institute Practice Test

HRCI - Human Resource Certification Institute Practice Test

HRCI Employee Relations 2