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SHRM CP PRACTICE TEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Terms in this set (76)
What is the crucial starting point for an .
organization that is implementing a shared
value program?
Answers
Reporting and analyzing
Measuring the shared value
Understanding stakeholder's needs and
motivations
Understanding how operations impact
those outside the organization
Which phase of the HRIS system .Short-range operational planning
development life cycle involves identifying
new needs and defining the system's
scope?
Answers
Short-range operational planning
Functional analysis
Business process
reengineering Long-term
maintenance
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A company wants to use integrative Ensure the labor negotiations remain noncompetitive in nature.
bargaining strategies during upcoming Integrative bargaining (also called "interest-based bargaining," "win-win bargaining")
labor contract negotiations. What should is a negotiation strategy in which parties collaborate to find a "win-win" solution to
the company's HR manager aim to do when their dispute. This strategy focuses on developing mutually beneficial agreements
planning for these negotiations? based on the interests of the disputants. Interests include the needs, desires,
Answers concerns, and fears important to each side. They are the underlying reasons why
Start negotiations with an extensive list of people become involved in a conflict.
requests because some will be removed
during bargaining.
Enforce limits on the available budget for
new wages and benefits.
Verify the union understands what the
company is trying to achieve during
negotiations.
Ensure the labor negotiations
remain noncompetitive in nature.
What is one of the most common .Raters are not likely to be honest if they feel their comments may be used to
criticisms of the 360-degree feedback punish the person being rated.
system?
Answers
It is difficult to use for all positions in
an organization.
It is difficult to use the instruments to
create a developmental plan.
The feedback comes from a number of
individuals so it is difficult to validate.
Raters are not likely to be honest if they
feel their comments may be used to
punish the person being rated.
In which circumstance may a position be .The employee's job requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment
classified as exempt under the FLSA? on significant tasks.
Answers
The employer's budget does not include
funds for paying overtime wages.
The employee willingly works overtime but
does not ask to be paid for it.
The employee's job requires the exercise of
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significant tasks.
The employee is paid as an independent
contractor.
Which is the best example of a .A position found on the organizational charts of a variety of organizations
benchmarked job?
Answers
A position serving as the basis of the salary
structure
A position requiring unusual knowledge,
skills, and experience
A unique and important position shown on
the career paths of many employees
A position found on the organizational
charts of a variety of organizations
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Which action best supports compensation .Conduct a job evaluation to provide objective justification.
plans to ensure equal pay?
Answers
Conduct a job evaluation to provide
objective justification.
Designate a point factor system for pay
grades and ranges.
Review annual performance appraisals that
are directly tied to performance.
Describe explanation of benefits and
opportunities for bonuses.
Which transaction is not likely to be
performed with a manager self-service
tool?
Answers
Complete performance appraisal
documentation for direct reports.
View information and create reports on
subordinates.
Endorse promotion decisions and authorize
pay raises.
Access and maintain an employee's
personal HR data.
How do succession planning and
workforce planning compare in terms of
the targeted employee groups?
Answers
Succession planning focuses on middle-
and upper-level management.
Both planning methods focus on all
employees.
Succession planning focuses on exempt
employees.
Both planning methods focus on exempt
employees.
Previous Question
In reward management practice, which is
considered a relational reward?
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SHRM CP PRACTICE TEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Terms in this set (76)
What is the crucial starting point for an .
organization that is implementing a shared
value program?
Answers
Reporting and analyzing
Measuring the shared value
Understanding stakeholder's needs and
motivations
Understanding how operations impact
those outside the organization
Which phase of the HRIS system .Short-range operational planning
development life cycle involves identifying
new needs and defining the system's
scope?
Answers
Short-range operational planning
Functional analysis
Business process
reengineering Long-term
maintenance
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,3/28/25, 7:55
AM
A company wants to use integrative Ensure the labor negotiations remain noncompetitive in nature.
bargaining strategies during upcoming Integrative bargaining (also called "interest-based bargaining," "win-win bargaining")
labor contract negotiations. What should is a negotiation strategy in which parties collaborate to find a "win-win" solution to
the company's HR manager aim to do when their dispute. This strategy focuses on developing mutually beneficial agreements
planning for these negotiations? based on the interests of the disputants. Interests include the needs, desires,
Answers concerns, and fears important to each side. They are the underlying reasons why
Start negotiations with an extensive list of people become involved in a conflict.
requests because some will be removed
during bargaining.
Enforce limits on the available budget for
new wages and benefits.
Verify the union understands what the
company is trying to achieve during
negotiations.
Ensure the labor negotiations
remain noncompetitive in nature.
What is one of the most common .Raters are not likely to be honest if they feel their comments may be used to
criticisms of the 360-degree feedback punish the person being rated.
system?
Answers
It is difficult to use for all positions in
an organization.
It is difficult to use the instruments to
create a developmental plan.
The feedback comes from a number of
individuals so it is difficult to validate.
Raters are not likely to be honest if they
feel their comments may be used to
punish the person being rated.
In which circumstance may a position be .The employee's job requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment
classified as exempt under the FLSA? on significant tasks.
Answers
The employer's budget does not include
funds for paying overtime wages.
The employee willingly works overtime but
does not ask to be paid for it.
The employee's job requires the exercise of
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AM discretion and independent judgment on
significant tasks.
The employee is paid as an independent
contractor.
Which is the best example of a .A position found on the organizational charts of a variety of organizations
benchmarked job?
Answers
A position serving as the basis of the salary
structure
A position requiring unusual knowledge,
skills, and experience
A unique and important position shown on
the career paths of many employees
A position found on the organizational
charts of a variety of organizations
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Which action best supports compensation .Conduct a job evaluation to provide objective justification.
plans to ensure equal pay?
Answers
Conduct a job evaluation to provide
objective justification.
Designate a point factor system for pay
grades and ranges.
Review annual performance appraisals that
are directly tied to performance.
Describe explanation of benefits and
opportunities for bonuses.
Which transaction is not likely to be
performed with a manager self-service
tool?
Answers
Complete performance appraisal
documentation for direct reports.
View information and create reports on
subordinates.
Endorse promotion decisions and authorize
pay raises.
Access and maintain an employee's
personal HR data.
How do succession planning and
workforce planning compare in terms of
the targeted employee groups?
Answers
Succession planning focuses on middle-
and upper-level management.
Both planning methods focus on all
employees.
Succession planning focuses on exempt
employees.
Both planning methods focus on exempt
employees.
Previous Question
In reward management practice, which is
considered a relational reward?
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