(GPHR) Global Risk and Compliance Flashcards
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Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of a country risk assessment in global HR planning?
Answer: Identifying political, legal, and social risks that could impact workforce operations
Country risk assessments evaluate external environmental factors—political instability, legal uncertainty, and social conditions—that can disrupt HR and business operations.
Under the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, which of the following is NOT listed as a core labor standard?
Answer: Mandatory profit sharing with employees
Mandatory profit sharing is not among the ILO's four core labor standards, which focus on freedom of association, forced labor, child labor, and discrimination.
A global HR leader is implementing a whistleblower protection policy. Which element is MOST critical to ensure its effectiveness across jurisdictions?
Answer: Ensuring anonymous reporting channels and non-retaliation protections are legally compliant in each country
Effective whistleblower policies must offer anonymous channels and non-retaliation protections that meet or exceed each jurisdiction's legal requirements.
What is the primary purpose of a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) from an HR perspective in a global organization?
Answer: To ensure workforce availability and safety during disruptions so operations can continue
From an HR perspective, the BCP focuses on protecting employees, maintaining workforce capability, and sustaining operations during emergencies or crises.
A company operating in multiple countries discovers a local manager has been discriminating against female candidates in hiring. The local law does not explicitly prohibit gender discrimination. How should global HR respond?
Answer: Apply the company's global non-discrimination policy and address the behavior
Global companies must apply their own non-discrimination standards even when local law does not provide equivalent protections.
Which risk type occurs when an employee classified as an independent contractor is legally determined to be an employee, creating retroactive tax and benefit obligations?
Answer: Worker misclassification risk
Worker misclassification risk arises when contractors are reclassified as employees, triggering retroactive obligations for payroll taxes, benefits, and labor protections.
An organization wants to strengthen ethical culture globally. Which approach is MOST effective according to compliance best practices?
Answer: Implementing ethics training, leadership modeling, and confidential reporting channels simultaneously
A multi-pronged approach combining training, leadership behavior, and safe reporting channels creates a sustainable ethical culture rather than relying on policy documents alone.