Ultimate Senior Professional in Human Resources Flashcards
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A disparate impact claim under Title VII requires the plaintiff to first demonstrate:
Answer: A statistically significant adverse effect on a protected class
Disparate impact (unintentional discrimination) requires statistical evidence showing that a neutral policy disproportionately excludes members of a protected class.
Which succession planning approach identifies multiple candidates at different readiness levels (e.g., ready now, 1-2 years, 3-5 years) for key positions?
Answer: Bench strength analysis
Bench strength analysis evaluates the depth and readiness of candidates available to fill critical roles, categorized by time to readiness.
Under the ADA, which of the following is NOT considered a reasonable accommodation an employer must explore?
Answer: Creating a new position for the employee
The ADA does not require employers to create a new position as a reasonable accommodation; reassignment to an existing vacant position is required.
When analyzing a compensation structure for internal equity, an HR professional would primarily use:
Answer: Job evaluation methods
Job evaluation methods (such as point factor, ranking, or classification) systematically compare jobs internally to establish relative worth within the organization.
A company wants to reduce voluntary turnover among high performers. Which retention strategy has the STRONGEST evidence base?
Answer: Conducting stay interviews with valued employees
Stay interviews proactively identify what keeps high performers engaged and what might cause them to leave, enabling targeted, individualized retention actions.
Which type of bargaining involves both parties making concessions to reach a mutually acceptable agreement, also known as 'win-win' negotiating?
Answer: Interest-based bargaining
Interest-based (integrative) bargaining focuses on underlying interests rather than fixed positions, seeking solutions that benefit both parties.
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) Section 806 is most relevant to HR because it:
Answer: Protects whistleblowers who report securities fraud from retaliation
SOX Section 806 prohibits publicly traded companies from retaliating against employees who report suspected securities fraud or violations.