Ultimate Flashcards
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An employee files an EEOC charge alleging racial discrimination. Two weeks later, the manager gives the employee a negative performance review. What is the primary legal concern?
Answer: Retaliation
Adverse actions taken shortly after protected activity constitute retaliation under Title VII, which is independently unlawful.
Which SHRM competency cluster encompasses the ability to influence stakeholders and navigate organizational politics effectively?
Answer: Relationship Management
Relationship Management involves influencing, negotiating, and networking with stakeholders across the organization.
A company conducts a reduction in force (RIF). Under the WARN Act, how many days advance notice must employers with 100+ employees generally provide?
Answer: 60 days
The WARN Act requires 60 calendar days' advance notice for covered plant closings and mass layoffs.
An HR manager is designing a pay structure and wants to ensure internal equity. Which tool best measures the relative worth of jobs within the organization?
Answer: Job evaluation
Job evaluation systematically determines the relative value of jobs to establish internal equity in pay structures.
Which type of interview format has been shown to have the highest predictive validity for job performance?
Answer: Structured situational interview
Structured situational interviews, with standardized questions and scoring, consistently demonstrate the highest predictive validity.
An organization wants to shift from a traditional performance appraisal to a continuous feedback model. What is the primary expected benefit?
Answer: More timely course correction and development
Continuous feedback allows employees to adjust behaviors and improve performance in real time rather than waiting for annual reviews.
Under FMLA, which of the following conditions qualifies an employee for leave?
Answer: A chronic serious health condition that requires periodic treatment
Chronic serious health conditions requiring periodic treatment, such as asthma or diabetes, qualify for FMLA leave.