WGU D351 VERSION 3 PA ACTUAL
EXAM 2026-2027 – COMPLETE
EXAM ALL QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED ANSWERS
Define Moral Philosophy - answer- principles, rules, and values people use in deciding
what is right or wrong
How to create culture of ethical behavior? (6) - answer- 1. Positive work environment. 2.
Hiring ethical individuals. 3. Providing ethical training. 4. Labeling and modeling, ethical
behavior. 5. Establishing ethics. 6 open door policy.
What are six major trends, influencing work environment? - answer- 1. Increase
competition.
2. Cost and benefits of HR utilization.
3. Productivity changes.
4. Pace and complexity of changes.
5. Workplace dysfunction systems.
6. Society trends.
What is the role of HR planning in organizations? - answer- HR planning helps
organizations understand future employee needs.
,What are the different types of employee compensations? - answer- Direct (salary, hourly
rate and bonuses) and Indirect (services, benefits, and training)
What are the four implicit HR objectives? - answer- 1. Improve productivity 2.Improve
quality of work 3. Ensure legal compliance 4. Ensure ethical behavior
What is HR's contribution to productivity? - answer- HR managers contribute to
productivity through work, organization and design
Definition of culture - answer- a system of shared beliefs and values guiding behavior
Shapers of organizational culture - answer- Top management values shape, organizational
culture, and strategy
What Business and industry knowledge for HR professionals is needed? - answer- 1.
Strategic planning.
2. Financial statements.
3. Sales, marketing, production techniques.
4. Data processing, MIS knowledge.
What is the focus of Deontological theory? - answer- Uses rules to distinguish right from
wrong. Requires disregarding the possible consequences of our actions when determining what
is right and what is wrong.
,What is the focus of consequentialist theory? - answer- judges whether or not something
is right by what its consequences are
First step in HR change initiative? - answer- Securing top management support
Explain the concept of employee engagement? - answer- Refers to the emotional
commitment and employee has to the organization and its goals.
What is the role of HR and fostering diversity and inclusion? - answer- HR plays a crucial
role and creating a maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace by implementing policies and
practices that promote equality and respect.
Define performance management - answer- Process of creating a work environment,
which people can perform to the best of their abilities to meet the company goals.
What is the significance of succession planning in HR? - answer- It is essential for HR to
ensure a smooth transition of key roles within the organization, minimizing, disruptions, and
maintaining continuity.
Defined the term workforce development - answer- Focuses on enhancing the skills,
knowledge, abilities of employees to align with the organizations, current and future.
Employment-at-will (EAW) - answer- An employer may terminate an employee anytime.
Employment at well, also allows the employer to leave a job at any time, and for any reason,
without facing adversely legal consequences.
What are the consequences to employees of employment at-will? - answer- Being
financially insecure & vulnerable.
, Define HR generalist - answer- Provide guidance, support management, and service as a
source of help and information on human resource matters.
Define HR specialist - answer- Responsible for specific human resource management
functions within the organization.
purpose of SWOT analysis - answer- Assess the firms, internal abilities and vulnerabilities
to the external environment
Expectation of HR department regarding change - answer- Become agents for change,
facilitate organizational change, maintain organizational flexibility, and adaptability
What is the difference between tactical work and strategic work? - answer- Tactical work
is daily tasks and strategic work focuses on future improvements and innovations
What is an internal factor referring to firms equipment and knowledge? - answer-
Technology
What two categories are ethical theories divided into? - answer- Consequentialist and
deontological
What are the three exceptions to employment at will? - answer- 1. Public policy exception
2. Implied contract exception 3. Implied convent of good faith exception
What is an implied contract? - answer- A legally enforceable agreement that arises from
conduct, from assumed intentions, from some relationship between the employer and
employee there's no contract between the two parties
EXAM 2026-2027 – COMPLETE
EXAM ALL QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED ANSWERS
Define Moral Philosophy - answer- principles, rules, and values people use in deciding
what is right or wrong
How to create culture of ethical behavior? (6) - answer- 1. Positive work environment. 2.
Hiring ethical individuals. 3. Providing ethical training. 4. Labeling and modeling, ethical
behavior. 5. Establishing ethics. 6 open door policy.
What are six major trends, influencing work environment? - answer- 1. Increase
competition.
2. Cost and benefits of HR utilization.
3. Productivity changes.
4. Pace and complexity of changes.
5. Workplace dysfunction systems.
6. Society trends.
What is the role of HR planning in organizations? - answer- HR planning helps
organizations understand future employee needs.
,What are the different types of employee compensations? - answer- Direct (salary, hourly
rate and bonuses) and Indirect (services, benefits, and training)
What are the four implicit HR objectives? - answer- 1. Improve productivity 2.Improve
quality of work 3. Ensure legal compliance 4. Ensure ethical behavior
What is HR's contribution to productivity? - answer- HR managers contribute to
productivity through work, organization and design
Definition of culture - answer- a system of shared beliefs and values guiding behavior
Shapers of organizational culture - answer- Top management values shape, organizational
culture, and strategy
What Business and industry knowledge for HR professionals is needed? - answer- 1.
Strategic planning.
2. Financial statements.
3. Sales, marketing, production techniques.
4. Data processing, MIS knowledge.
What is the focus of Deontological theory? - answer- Uses rules to distinguish right from
wrong. Requires disregarding the possible consequences of our actions when determining what
is right and what is wrong.
,What is the focus of consequentialist theory? - answer- judges whether or not something
is right by what its consequences are
First step in HR change initiative? - answer- Securing top management support
Explain the concept of employee engagement? - answer- Refers to the emotional
commitment and employee has to the organization and its goals.
What is the role of HR and fostering diversity and inclusion? - answer- HR plays a crucial
role and creating a maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace by implementing policies and
practices that promote equality and respect.
Define performance management - answer- Process of creating a work environment,
which people can perform to the best of their abilities to meet the company goals.
What is the significance of succession planning in HR? - answer- It is essential for HR to
ensure a smooth transition of key roles within the organization, minimizing, disruptions, and
maintaining continuity.
Defined the term workforce development - answer- Focuses on enhancing the skills,
knowledge, abilities of employees to align with the organizations, current and future.
Employment-at-will (EAW) - answer- An employer may terminate an employee anytime.
Employment at well, also allows the employer to leave a job at any time, and for any reason,
without facing adversely legal consequences.
What are the consequences to employees of employment at-will? - answer- Being
financially insecure & vulnerable.
, Define HR generalist - answer- Provide guidance, support management, and service as a
source of help and information on human resource matters.
Define HR specialist - answer- Responsible for specific human resource management
functions within the organization.
purpose of SWOT analysis - answer- Assess the firms, internal abilities and vulnerabilities
to the external environment
Expectation of HR department regarding change - answer- Become agents for change,
facilitate organizational change, maintain organizational flexibility, and adaptability
What is the difference between tactical work and strategic work? - answer- Tactical work
is daily tasks and strategic work focuses on future improvements and innovations
What is an internal factor referring to firms equipment and knowledge? - answer-
Technology
What two categories are ethical theories divided into? - answer- Consequentialist and
deontological
What are the three exceptions to employment at will? - answer- 1. Public policy exception
2. Implied contract exception 3. Implied convent of good faith exception
What is an implied contract? - answer- A legally enforceable agreement that arises from
conduct, from assumed intentions, from some relationship between the employer and
employee there's no contract between the two parties
