PHR Business Management 2

Question 1

Which HR alignment approach links workforce strategy directly to the organization's long-term business objectives?

Accepted Answer

Strategic HR management

Answer

Strategic HR management aligns people practices with long-term business goals rather than just handling transactions.

Question 2

A company analyzes internal strengths and weaknesses alongside external opportunities and threats. What tool is this?

Accepted Answer

SWOT analysis

Answer

SWOT examines internal strengths/weaknesses and external opportunities/threats.

Question 3

Which organizational structure groups employees by function such as marketing, finance, and HR?

Accepted Answer

Functional structure

Answer

A functional structure organizes employees by specialized departments or functions.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a business case in HR project proposals?

Accepted Answer

Justify investment by showing costs and expected benefits

Answer

A business case justifies a project by weighing costs against expected benefits and ROI.

Question 5

Which metric measures the financial return generated relative to the cost of an HR initiative?

Accepted Answer

Return on investment (ROI)

Answer

ROI compares the gain from an initiative to its cost, expressed as a percentage.

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