Society for Human Resource Management Flashcards
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Under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), employees' right to discuss wages and working conditions with coworkers is considered:
Answer: Protected concerted activity
The NLRA protects employees' right to discuss wages and working conditions as concerted activity, regardless of union membership.
An HR leader uses data to forecast that the company will face a talent shortage in software engineering within three years. This is an example of:
Answer: Strategic workforce planning
Strategic workforce planning uses data and forecasting to anticipate future talent gaps and plan proactive talent strategies.
Which component of a total rewards strategy addresses employees' sense of purpose and professional growth opportunities?
Answer: Recognition & career development
Recognition and career development addresses employees' intrinsic motivators including purpose, growth, and advancement opportunities within total rewards.
A company operating in multiple states must comply with which wage and hour standard when state and federal laws differ?
Answer: Whichever standard provides greater benefit to the employee
Employers must comply with whichever law — federal or state — provides greater protection or benefit to the employee.
Which type of HR audit examines whether HR practices are aligned with organizational goals and business strategy?
Answer: Strategic audit
A strategic audit evaluates whether HR programs and practices are aligned with and support the organization's overall strategic objectives.
During a disciplinary investigation, HR discovers that a key witness fears retaliation from the supervisor under investigation. Which action best protects the investigation's integrity?
Answer: Reassign the witness temporarily and document the concern
Temporarily reassigning the witness and documenting the retaliation concern protects the investigation's integrity while safeguarding the employee.
An organization adopts a broadbanding compensation structure. Which is a primary advantage of this approach?
Answer: Greater flexibility to reward lateral moves and cross-functional growth
Broadbanding consolidates pay grades into wide bands, enabling flexibility to compensate lateral movement and cross-functional development without requiring promotions.