SHRM SCP EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
SMART - ANS-Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timebound
Extraterritoriality - ANS-Extends the power of a country's laws over it citizens outside
that country's sovereign national boundaries.
Porter's "Five Forces" - ANS-Framework was originally designed to identify industries
that were likely to be profitable and would provide a roi. Threat of substitution, entry,
bargaining power of suppliers, bargaining power of buyers, rivalry among
competitors( influenced by all 4)
Schein's Lauer of Culture - ANS-Basic assumptions (implicit culture), norms and values,
artifacts and products (explicit culture)
Due process - ANS-Concept that laws are enforced through accepted, codified
procedures
Histogram - ANS-Graphically depicts the sorting of data into groups arranged in the
shape of a statistical distribution, showing a central tendency and dispersion around that
tendency.
Scatter Diagram - ANS-Plots data points against two variables that form the chart's x
and y axes. Each axis is scaled. The pattern formed by the plotted data describes the
correlation between the two variables.
Rule of Law - ANS-No individual is beyond the reach of the law and the authority is
exercised only in accordance with written and publicly disclosed laws
Alliances, partnerships and acquisitions - ANS-Which growth strategy is commonly used
to accelerate path to globalization?
Impoverished Manager - ANS-Detached from the team process, forcing the team to
struggle on its own. The impoverished manager is committed to nether task nor people.
Part of Blake-Mouton's behavioral leadership theory.
Leader-member relations - ANS-Refers to the degree of confidence, trust, and respect
that followers have in their leadership.
, Environmental Scanning - ANS-Process that systematically surveys and interprets
relevant data, such as economic trends, to identify external opportunities and threats.
This process is conducted to assess how these factors affect the organization currently
and how they will affect the organization in the future
Strategic alliance - ANS-Is a formal agreement between two or more companies to
collaborate resources but not equity. Create synergy based on the partners' strengths
and technical capabilities.
Joint Venture - ANS-An agreement between two or more partners to create a new
economic entity. Both contribute to equity and share in revenues, expenses and control
Yield Ratio - ANS-Calculated at various stages in recruitment as well as at the end.
Example is qualified applicants/total applicants
Totalization Agreement - ANS-Eliminate double taxation, many countries have entered
into bilateral social security agreements
SA8000 - ANS-A certifiable standard that can be used to ensure human rights and labor
rights in extended supply chains. First issued in 1997, based on both UN and ILO
standards. CSR certification focusing on human rights components.
Intrinsic Motivation - ANS-Described as the desire to do things because they matter,
because we like it, because they/re interesting, because they are apart of something
important. Autonomy, mastery and purpose are three elements of intrinsic motivation
Geocentric - ANS-Organization is viewed as a single international business with a
global orientation. Senior personnel from all countries are considered part of a single
global resource pool.
Diaspora - ANS-A wave of emigration by workers from energizing economies will be
part of the multicultural workforce HR must understand
Dedicated HR - ANS-Allows businesses with different HR strategies in multiple units to
apply HR expertise to each unit's specific strategic needs. There is an HR function at
headquarters and corporate function embedded in companies or business units.
Point-Value System - ANS-The point-factor system is a form of quantitative evaluation.
It is the most commonly used method of job evaluation.
CSR Maturity Curve - ANS-Compliance, Integration, transformation
Business case - ANS-Describes a problem to be solved, desired outcomes, the
advantage and disadvantages of different solutions, and what will be needed to
implement the best solution. Many organization are requesting members to complete
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
SMART - ANS-Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timebound
Extraterritoriality - ANS-Extends the power of a country's laws over it citizens outside
that country's sovereign national boundaries.
Porter's "Five Forces" - ANS-Framework was originally designed to identify industries
that were likely to be profitable and would provide a roi. Threat of substitution, entry,
bargaining power of suppliers, bargaining power of buyers, rivalry among
competitors( influenced by all 4)
Schein's Lauer of Culture - ANS-Basic assumptions (implicit culture), norms and values,
artifacts and products (explicit culture)
Due process - ANS-Concept that laws are enforced through accepted, codified
procedures
Histogram - ANS-Graphically depicts the sorting of data into groups arranged in the
shape of a statistical distribution, showing a central tendency and dispersion around that
tendency.
Scatter Diagram - ANS-Plots data points against two variables that form the chart's x
and y axes. Each axis is scaled. The pattern formed by the plotted data describes the
correlation between the two variables.
Rule of Law - ANS-No individual is beyond the reach of the law and the authority is
exercised only in accordance with written and publicly disclosed laws
Alliances, partnerships and acquisitions - ANS-Which growth strategy is commonly used
to accelerate path to globalization?
Impoverished Manager - ANS-Detached from the team process, forcing the team to
struggle on its own. The impoverished manager is committed to nether task nor people.
Part of Blake-Mouton's behavioral leadership theory.
Leader-member relations - ANS-Refers to the degree of confidence, trust, and respect
that followers have in their leadership.
, Environmental Scanning - ANS-Process that systematically surveys and interprets
relevant data, such as economic trends, to identify external opportunities and threats.
This process is conducted to assess how these factors affect the organization currently
and how they will affect the organization in the future
Strategic alliance - ANS-Is a formal agreement between two or more companies to
collaborate resources but not equity. Create synergy based on the partners' strengths
and technical capabilities.
Joint Venture - ANS-An agreement between two or more partners to create a new
economic entity. Both contribute to equity and share in revenues, expenses and control
Yield Ratio - ANS-Calculated at various stages in recruitment as well as at the end.
Example is qualified applicants/total applicants
Totalization Agreement - ANS-Eliminate double taxation, many countries have entered
into bilateral social security agreements
SA8000 - ANS-A certifiable standard that can be used to ensure human rights and labor
rights in extended supply chains. First issued in 1997, based on both UN and ILO
standards. CSR certification focusing on human rights components.
Intrinsic Motivation - ANS-Described as the desire to do things because they matter,
because we like it, because they/re interesting, because they are apart of something
important. Autonomy, mastery and purpose are three elements of intrinsic motivation
Geocentric - ANS-Organization is viewed as a single international business with a
global orientation. Senior personnel from all countries are considered part of a single
global resource pool.
Diaspora - ANS-A wave of emigration by workers from energizing economies will be
part of the multicultural workforce HR must understand
Dedicated HR - ANS-Allows businesses with different HR strategies in multiple units to
apply HR expertise to each unit's specific strategic needs. There is an HR function at
headquarters and corporate function embedded in companies or business units.
Point-Value System - ANS-The point-factor system is a form of quantitative evaluation.
It is the most commonly used method of job evaluation.
CSR Maturity Curve - ANS-Compliance, Integration, transformation
Business case - ANS-Describes a problem to be solved, desired outcomes, the
advantage and disadvantages of different solutions, and what will be needed to
implement the best solution. Many organization are requesting members to complete
