PHR Practice Test

Question 1

When you compare your company's return on investment to that of the competition, you'll see that it's a little lower. 
What is the most effective course of action?

Accepted Answer

Adjust the strategic plan to maximize the value of expenses.

Answer

Compare the companies Return on Equity (ROE) with competitors.

Answer

Develop a new strategic plan for the business

Answer

Adjust the strategic plan to increase investment

Question 2

According to which motivation theory, employees are motivated by success, but they weigh the expected benefit 
against the effort required to accomplish it?

Accepted Answer

Vroom's expectancy theory

Answer

McGregor's Theory X and Theory

Answer

McClelland's acquired needs theory

Answer

Maslow's hierarchy of need theory

Question 3

Which of the following is a SMART goal's element?

Accepted Answer

Action-oriented

Answer

Intentionally imprecise

Answer

Technological

Answer

Generally stated

Question 4

You want to build and maintain a strong sense of ethics inside an organization as an HR professional. 
One efficient method is to:

Accepted Answer

Establish a code of conduct

Answer

Write a corporate ethics statement

Answer

Ignore unethical behavior

Answer

Develop new recruitment procedures

Question 5

What is the name given to an employee who files a complaint with a federal agency alleging that their employer
 has engaged in illegal activity?

Accepted Answer

Whistle-blower

Answer

Flag-waver

Answer

Evaluator

Answer

Reporter

Question 6

People form a variety of organizations to achieve their commercial objectives. Which of the following types of 
business organizations protects the owners from the company's debts and liabilities?

Accepted Answer

Corporation

Answer

Sole Proprietorship

Answer

Partnership

Answer

None ot the above

Question 7

As part of a marketing strategy, a restaurant launches a new happy-hour. The owner wants to know if the marketing 
helped sales a year later. Which form of strategic planning statistic can be used to compare sales from the prior year
 to the current year?

Accepted Answer

Gross profit margin

Answer

Opportunity success rate

Answer

Innovation rate

Answer

Return on investment

Question 8

Why is it so important to ask valid questions during an interview?

Accepted Answer

To ensure the interview relates to the specific job.

Answer

To ensure that the candidate is like the interviewer.

Answer

To ensure the candidate has been successful in unrelated jobs.

Answer

To ensure a potential employee fits in the organization.

Question 9

What federal legislation defines sexual harassment as a form of discrimination?

Accepted Answer

Title VII - Civil Rights Act

Answer

Fair Labor Standards Act

Answer

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Answer

American Disabilities Act

Question 10

What is Executive Order 11246  purpose?

Accepted Answer

Established affirmative action

Answer

Established the Fair Employment Practice Committee

Answer

Abolished discrimination in the US Armed Forces

Answer

Established overtime pay

When you compare your company's return on investment to that of the competition, you'll see that it's a little lower. What is the most effective course of action?

When you compare your company's return on investment to that of the competition, you'll see that it's a little lower.
What is the most effective course of action?