2026/2027 SHRM SCP EXAM 1 SEMESTER QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE STUDY SET
Freedom of Association -ANSWER-Right for workers to unite to promote desired
employment conditions as a group
4 Layers of Diversity -ANSWER-1. Personality
2. Internal Dimensions
3. External Dimensions
4. Organizational Dimensions
Summary Offense -ANSWER-Gross misconduct in which no prior warnings are required for
termination so long as a proper investigation and hearing was preformed
3 reasons to approach diversity as a strategic initative -ANSWER-1. To make it a priority
2. To allow for its complexity
3. To address organizational resistance to change
BEST SHRM COURSE -ANSWER-Search on Google -> Certexamdb
Structural Org -ANSWER-look at how the org is helped or hindered by its structure
Interventions include movement of decision making authority,
mergers/acquisitions/divestitures
Interpersonal Org -ANSWER-focus on work relationships between employees
Process/Technological Org -ANSWER-focus on activities such as work flow and departmental
coordination
,Most critical piece of effective performance management -ANSWER-Clarity of performance
standards
For effective information management, a balance must be struck between: -ANSWER-
Openness and security
Porter's 3 Successful generic strategies -ANSWER-1. Cost Leadership
2. Differentiation
3. Focus
2 functions of an HR audit -ANSWER-1. Help management understand what is happening in
HR
2. Allow HR to determine which programs should be eliminated or enhanced
Zero based Budgeting -ANSWER-Everyone's budget starts at zero and departments must
present a case on how their budget will help the org's goals. Each department is then given a
priority rating
Incremental budgeting -ANSWER-aka line item budgeting, is based on the prior year's
budget being increased by a set percentage
According to Goleman, what leadership attribute separates good leaders from great leaders?
-ANSWER-Emotional intelligence
4 T's that help an org increase global mindsets -ANSWER-Travel, Teams, Training, & Transfers
Trait Engagement -ANSWER-The inherent personality-based elements that predispose an
individual to being engaged
,Primary goal of supply analysis -ANSWER-Obtain a snap shot of the current talent pool
Primary focus of organizational development -ANSWER-Managing change and disrupting the
status quo
Pull Learning -ANSWER-a continuous process where training is pulled seamlessly through
computers anywhere, at anytime
Behavioral Engagement -ANSWER-The effort employees put into their jobs - occurs when
both Trait & State engagement are in place
Exempt status salary minimum -ANSWER-Exempt individuals must make a minimum of
$455/week
ADA applies to companies with X number of employees -ANSWER-15
Upside risk -ANSWER-Provides an opportunity that arises out of uncertainty of outcomes
(i.e. an early completion date)
What does Reservation mean in the context of diversity and inclusion? -ANSWER-laws
mandate a percentage quota or other special considerations for specified minority groups or
ethnic communities, is often based on the concept that historic national discrimination
against a given minority requires counterbalancing favorable "affirmative actions."
Cultural determinism -ANSWER-the idea that all human actions are the product of culture,
which denies the influence of other factors like physical environment and human biology on
human behavior
Short Term Assignee -ANSWER-An assignee that goes to another country for a period of less
than 1 year without moving family
, Globalist -ANSWER-Someone that spends their entire career on international assignments
Repatriate -ANSWER-One who returns from assignment
International Assignee -ANSWER-Traditional expat
Just in time Assignee -ANSWER-Ad hoc, contract assignees
E-Procurement -ANSWER-use of electronic communications and transaction processing
when buying (or contracting for/tendering) supplies and services
Leader vs. Manager -ANSWER-Manager - Plans activities, organizes resources, directs tasks
Leader - Models group values, challenges the status quo, inspires & motivates others
Trait Theory of Leadership -ANSWER-Leaders are assigned based on inherent personality
personalist traits, wisdom, & political skills
+ Some traits do commonly appear with leaders
- No proven correlation of success
- Discourages the development of leadership skills
Behavioral School of Leadership & key behaviors -ANSWER-Leaders influence through
certain behaviors:
1) Consideration - employee centered (meeting the social and emotional needs of the group)
2) Initiating Structure - Job oriented (focus on task goals)
Blake & Mouton's Managerial (Leadership) Grid -ANSWER-Behavioral leadership model,
designed to explain how leaders help organizations to reach their purposes
COMPLETE STUDY SET
Freedom of Association -ANSWER-Right for workers to unite to promote desired
employment conditions as a group
4 Layers of Diversity -ANSWER-1. Personality
2. Internal Dimensions
3. External Dimensions
4. Organizational Dimensions
Summary Offense -ANSWER-Gross misconduct in which no prior warnings are required for
termination so long as a proper investigation and hearing was preformed
3 reasons to approach diversity as a strategic initative -ANSWER-1. To make it a priority
2. To allow for its complexity
3. To address organizational resistance to change
BEST SHRM COURSE -ANSWER-Search on Google -> Certexamdb
Structural Org -ANSWER-look at how the org is helped or hindered by its structure
Interventions include movement of decision making authority,
mergers/acquisitions/divestitures
Interpersonal Org -ANSWER-focus on work relationships between employees
Process/Technological Org -ANSWER-focus on activities such as work flow and departmental
coordination
,Most critical piece of effective performance management -ANSWER-Clarity of performance
standards
For effective information management, a balance must be struck between: -ANSWER-
Openness and security
Porter's 3 Successful generic strategies -ANSWER-1. Cost Leadership
2. Differentiation
3. Focus
2 functions of an HR audit -ANSWER-1. Help management understand what is happening in
HR
2. Allow HR to determine which programs should be eliminated or enhanced
Zero based Budgeting -ANSWER-Everyone's budget starts at zero and departments must
present a case on how their budget will help the org's goals. Each department is then given a
priority rating
Incremental budgeting -ANSWER-aka line item budgeting, is based on the prior year's
budget being increased by a set percentage
According to Goleman, what leadership attribute separates good leaders from great leaders?
-ANSWER-Emotional intelligence
4 T's that help an org increase global mindsets -ANSWER-Travel, Teams, Training, & Transfers
Trait Engagement -ANSWER-The inherent personality-based elements that predispose an
individual to being engaged
,Primary goal of supply analysis -ANSWER-Obtain a snap shot of the current talent pool
Primary focus of organizational development -ANSWER-Managing change and disrupting the
status quo
Pull Learning -ANSWER-a continuous process where training is pulled seamlessly through
computers anywhere, at anytime
Behavioral Engagement -ANSWER-The effort employees put into their jobs - occurs when
both Trait & State engagement are in place
Exempt status salary minimum -ANSWER-Exempt individuals must make a minimum of
$455/week
ADA applies to companies with X number of employees -ANSWER-15
Upside risk -ANSWER-Provides an opportunity that arises out of uncertainty of outcomes
(i.e. an early completion date)
What does Reservation mean in the context of diversity and inclusion? -ANSWER-laws
mandate a percentage quota or other special considerations for specified minority groups or
ethnic communities, is often based on the concept that historic national discrimination
against a given minority requires counterbalancing favorable "affirmative actions."
Cultural determinism -ANSWER-the idea that all human actions are the product of culture,
which denies the influence of other factors like physical environment and human biology on
human behavior
Short Term Assignee -ANSWER-An assignee that goes to another country for a period of less
than 1 year without moving family
, Globalist -ANSWER-Someone that spends their entire career on international assignments
Repatriate -ANSWER-One who returns from assignment
International Assignee -ANSWER-Traditional expat
Just in time Assignee -ANSWER-Ad hoc, contract assignees
E-Procurement -ANSWER-use of electronic communications and transaction processing
when buying (or contracting for/tendering) supplies and services
Leader vs. Manager -ANSWER-Manager - Plans activities, organizes resources, directs tasks
Leader - Models group values, challenges the status quo, inspires & motivates others
Trait Theory of Leadership -ANSWER-Leaders are assigned based on inherent personality
personalist traits, wisdom, & political skills
+ Some traits do commonly appear with leaders
- No proven correlation of success
- Discourages the development of leadership skills
Behavioral School of Leadership & key behaviors -ANSWER-Leaders influence through
certain behaviors:
1) Consideration - employee centered (meeting the social and emotional needs of the group)
2) Initiating Structure - Job oriented (focus on task goals)
Blake & Mouton's Managerial (Leadership) Grid -ANSWER-Behavioral leadership model,
designed to explain how leaders help organizations to reach their purposes
