HRCI HR Strategy and Planning

Question 1

What is 'strategic human resource management (SHRM)' focused on?

Accepted Answer

Aligning HR practices and workforce capabilities with long-term organizational goals

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Administering payroll and benefits efficiently

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Ensuring compliance with all federal employment laws

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Managing day-to-day employee scheduling

Question 2

Which HRCI certification is specifically designed for senior-level HR professionals who are responsible for HR strategy?

Accepted Answer

SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources)

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PHR

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aPHR

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PHRca

Question 3

What is a 'SWOT analysis' used for in HR strategic planning?

Accepted Answer

Identifying internal Strengths and Weaknesses and external Opportunities and Threats affecting HR

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Setting individual employee performance goals

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Evaluating job candidates during interviews

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Calculating workforce cost projections

Question 4

What is 'workforce planning' in strategic HR?

Accepted Answer

Forecasting future talent needs and developing strategies to meet them

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Scheduling employee shifts on a weekly basis

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Tracking attendance and tardiness

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Administering performance improvement plans

Question 5

What does 'human capital ROI' measure?

Accepted Answer

The financial return generated relative to total people-related expenditures

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The number of employees hired per recruiter

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Training hours completed per employee

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Benefits utilization rates across the workforce

Question 6

What is the 'HR business partner (HRBP)' model?

Accepted Answer

Embedding HR professionals within business units to align people strategy with operational goals

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A joint venture between two HR consulting firms

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An outsourcing arrangement for HR administrative tasks

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A mentoring program pairing HR staff with finance professionals