SHRM Ultimate 2

Question 1

An employee files an EEOC charge alleging racial discrimination. Two weeks later, the manager gives the employee a negative performance review. What is the primary legal concern?

Accepted Answer

Retaliation

Answer

Adverse actions taken shortly after protected activity constitute retaliation under Title VII, which is independently unlawful.

Question 2

Which SHRM competency cluster encompasses the ability to influence stakeholders and navigate organizational politics effectively?

Accepted Answer

Relationship Management

Answer

Relationship Management involves influencing, negotiating, and networking with stakeholders across the organization.

Question 3

A company conducts a reduction in force (RIF). Under the WARN Act, how many days advance notice must employers with 100+ employees generally provide?

Accepted Answer

60 days

Answer

The WARN Act requires 60 calendar days' advance notice for covered plant closings and mass layoffs.

Question 4

An HR manager is designing a pay structure and wants to ensure internal equity. Which tool best measures the relative worth of jobs within the organization?

Accepted Answer

Job evaluation

Answer

Job evaluation systematically determines the relative value of jobs to establish internal equity in pay structures.

Question 5

Which type of interview format has been shown to have the highest predictive validity for job performance?

Accepted Answer

Structured situational interview

Answer

Structured situational interviews, with standardized questions and scoring, consistently demonstrate the highest predictive validity.

SHRM - Society for Human Resource Management Practice Test

SHRM - Society for Human Resource Management Practice Test

SHRM Ultimate 2