SPHR Senior Professional in Human Resources 3

Question 1

An organization wants to evaluate its HR function's contribution to business performance. Which framework is MOST appropriate for this purpose?

Accepted Answer

HR Balanced Scorecard

Answer

The HR Balanced Scorecard links HR activities to strategic business outcomes across financial, customer, process, and learning perspectives.

Question 2

Under ERISA, which type of retirement plan places the investment risk entirely on the employer?

Accepted Answer

Defined benefit plan

Answer

In a defined benefit plan, the employer guarantees a specific retirement benefit and bears all investment risk to fund that promise.

Question 3

A global company is entering a new country market. The HR team must decide on a staffing approach. Which approach uses primarily host-country nationals in all positions, including management?

Accepted Answer

Polycentric

Answer

A polycentric approach staffs subsidiaries primarily with host-country nationals, who manage local operations with minimal headquarters oversight.

Question 4

Which learning theory underlies competency-based training programs that break complex skills into observable, measurable behaviors?

Accepted Answer

Behaviorism

Answer

Behaviorism focuses on observable, measurable behaviors and reinforcement, which is the foundation of competency-based training design.

Question 5

When calculating compa-ratio for a salary analysis, which formula is correct?

Accepted Answer

(Employee Salary / Midpoint) × 100

Answer

Compa-ratio = (Employee Salary ÷ Range Midpoint) × 100, showing where a salary falls relative to the market midpoint.

SPHR - Senior Professional in Human Resources Practice Test

SPHR - Senior Professional in Human Resources Practice Test

SPHR Senior Professional in Human Resources 3