SHRM-CP HR Strategic Planning & Business Alignment 2

Question 1

Which tool does HR use to translate organizational strategy into specific HR actions and metrics?

Accepted Answer

HR Scorecard

Answer

Job analysis

Answer

Exit interview data

Answer

Compensation survey

Question 2

A workforce plan identifies a future skills gap in data analytics. Which response is MOST strategic?

Accepted Answer

Develop an internal upskilling program aligned to the timeline of the gap

Answer

Wait until the gap becomes critical before acting

Answer

Immediately hire external consultants at premium cost

Answer

Reduce headcount in other areas to fund new hires

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of an HR leading indicator?

Accepted Answer

Employee engagement scores

Answer

Voluntary turnover rate for the past year

Answer

Revenue per employee last quarter

Answer

Workers' compensation claims filed

Question 4

Environmental scanning in HR strategic planning involves analyzing:

Accepted Answer

Internal and external factors that affect workforce supply and demand

Answer

Only competitor compensation data

Answer

Current employee satisfaction levels

Answer

Compliance audit results

Question 5

A company downsizes 15% of its workforce. HR's FIRST priority after the reduction should be:

Accepted Answer

Stabilizing and re-engaging the remaining workforce

Answer

Immediately recruiting replacements

Answer

Revising the employee handbook

Answer

Increasing manager spans of control

Question 6

Which planning horizon is most associated with strategic workforce planning in large organizations?

Accepted Answer

3–5 years

Answer

30–90 days

Answer

6–12 months

Answer

10–20 years