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The questions for SHRM-SCP were last updated at Feb 19,2025.
- Exam Code: SHRM-SCP
- Exam Name: SHRM Certified Professional
- Certification Provider: Scrum
- Latest update: Feb 19,2025
"Even though there is an over-arching HR strategy, it is debilitating to the company to keep having independent HR functions in our product units because it is cost-intensive and has led to variations in HR practices in the organization". The speaker is most likely referring to….?
- A . a hybrid HR model
- B . a dedicated HR model
- C . a decentralized HR model
- D . a functional HR model
Which benefit is most advantageous when considering a best-of-breed solution compared to an integrated solution?
- A . There is a shorter learning curves for staff because of its specificity
- B . Creates customized solutions for different functional areas
- C . It is more cost-effective than integrated solutions
- D . Provides greater ease of use in data analytics and management
How can the performance of HR during the due diligence process maximize the success of a merger or acquisition?
- A . HR can ensure that line functions provide reports of the feasibility of the merger and acquisition
- B . HR can uncover obstacles that affect agreements and implementation plans.
- C . HR can create a merger of compensation and benefit strategies for employee retention.
- D . HR can partner with attorneys to review layoff packages for the potential reduction in force
The HR department has determined that 10 new employees will be needed in operations, 7 new employees in marketing, and 5 new employees in customer service to achieve a company’s strategic goals.
HR is engaged in what workforce analysis process?
- A . Gap analysis
- B . Supply analysis
- C . Demand analysis
- D . Strategic workforce needs
The Propeller organization rewards innovation, independent thinking, and risk taking. As the market has matured, management has decided that there is a need to have an increased control over decisions and outcomes in a bid to increase product quality and reduce error rates. The leaders have informed HR of this strategy and are counting on its support to ensure a successful implementation.
What is the first step that HR should proffer?
- A . Adopt co-sourcing solutions with professional firms to determine the causes behind product errors
- B . Explain to the leaders that the new strategy will require changes in structure, policies, processes, and culture.
- C . Implement competency-based hiring and performance management systems in the Research and Development function.
- D . Develop a communication plan that ensures employee alignment, engagement, and retention.
Which of the following is true regarding the Equal Pay Act?
- A . An employee alleging a violation must file a charge with the EEOC before going to court
- B . The time limit to file a charge is 180 days from the discriminatory compensation practice and extended to 300 days for FEPA states
- C . The limit to file a charge is 2 years from the discriminatory compensation practice
- D . Only employers with 15 or more employees are covered
The global head of marketing informs the Head of HR that one of his direct reports, a country manager has just undergone a multi-rater evaluation. Feedback from direct reports in the country manager’s location are excellent but reviews from two of the manager’s superiors (a regional manager from a different country and a marketing manager from the home country) were negative. Both superiors remarked that the country manager needed to improve in the areas of communication and leadership.
How should Head of HR handle this situation?
- A . Recommend that performance evaluations are to feature only ratings from direct reports and managers in the same location
- B . Balance both divergent perspectives with a third perspective from a manager who operates in a different function, from a different country.
- C . Provide coaching and mentoring opportunities that would enhance the country manager’s communication and leadership skills.
- D . Speak to the regional manager and marketing manager to better understand the rationale for their
ratings.
Which of the following scenarios is illegal under the Family Medical Leave Act?
- A . An employee on FMLA leave fails to pay the normal employee portion of health insurance premiums for a month and half, after which his health coverage is terminated
- B . A secretary who works for an employer with a total of 5 dozen employees has received an email from HR stating that her request for FMLA leave to care for her dying mother has been denied
- C . Two employees meet at work, get married and are now expecting a baby in 2 weeks. Each employee has requested for 12 weeks of intermittent FMLA leave. HR approves only 12 weeks of FMLA leave for both employees
- D . The CFO has been denied job restoration after taking FMLA leave to care for his sick daughter
To enhance productivity, an organization has opted to streamline its product line to the ten most profitable products. It will sell four units which are focused on other product lines.
How can HR most effectively contribute to a successful restructuring?
- A . Conduct 360-degree and multisource feedback assessments to determine individual performance expectations for the remaining employees
- B . Train all managers of divested units on how to help employees update their online professional profiles to secure new jobs
- C . Conduct a comprehensive salary review and suggest which positions to eliminate based on market value
- D . Analyze the skills and functions of divested units to identify possible gaps and determine the
appropriate course of action
What is a critical requirement of a business intelligence portal?
- A . Engagement of the user through graphic elements
- B . Access to a wide array of analytical tools
- C . Ease in accessing data of interest and usefulness
- D . Integration of external databases