SPHR Ultimate Senior Professional in Human Resources 5

Question 1

In a Scanlon Plan gain-sharing program, bonuses are typically calculated based on:

Accepted Answer

The ratio of labor costs to sales value of production

Answer

The Scanlon Plan measures gains by comparing the historical ratio of labor costs to the sales value of production, sharing savings when the ratio improves.

Question 2

An HR leader is building a business case for a new HRIS. Which financial metric would be MOST persuasive to the CFO?

Accepted Answer

Net present value (NPV) of projected cost savings over 5 years

Answer

NPV accounts for the time value of money and shows the long-term financial return on the investment, which is the language most CFOs prioritize.

Question 3

Under the FMLA, an employer may deny reinstatement to a 'key employee' if:

Accepted Answer

Restoration would cause substantial and grievous economic injury to the employer

Answer

The FMLA key employee exception allows denial of reinstatement when restoring the employee would cause substantial and grievous economic injury to operations.

Question 4

Which HR metric directly measures the effectiveness of the recruiting process in terms of quality?

Accepted Answer

Hiring manager satisfaction with new hires at 90 days

Answer

Hiring manager satisfaction with new hires at 90 days measures whether the candidates selected actually perform well in the role, reflecting sourcing and selection quality.

Question 5

A company operating in multiple states must comply with state wage and hour laws that exceed federal FLSA requirements. Which principle governs this situation?

Accepted Answer

The employer must follow whichever law provides greater employee protections

Answer

The FLSA sets minimum standards; states may enact stronger protections, and employers must comply with whichever standard is more favorable to the employee.

SPHR - Senior Professional in Human Resources Practice Test

SPHR - Senior Professional in Human Resources Practice Test

SPHR Ultimate Senior Professional in Human Resources 5