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HRCI aPHRi Exam
Associate Professional in Human Resources - International (Page 6 )

Updated On: 7-Feb-2026
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The primary result of an organization's strategic planning is a:

  1. Budget and mission
  2. Philosophy and goals
  3. Vision and direction
  4. Plan and policies

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

The primary result of strategic planning is to define the vision and direction of an organization. Strategic planning focuses on the long-term purpose, goals, and initiatives that align with the company's mission.

Vision: Represents the organization's aspirational future.

Direction: Provides a clear roadmap for achieving strategic objectives.

Explanation of Other Options:

A . Budget and mission: These are tools and components, not the primary result.

B . Philosophy and goals: Philosophy guides behavior, but vision and direction outline strategy.

D . Plan and policies: Plans are part of strategy execution, not its primary result.



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Enter the answer as a numeric value.

The comp-ratio for an employee who earns US $10 an hour where the salary range is from US $B to $12____________

  1. 1.25

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

The comp-ratio is calculated using the formula:

Comp-ratio=Employee'spayMidpointofthesalaryrange\text{Comp-ratio} = \frac{\text{Employee's pay}}{\text{Midpoint of the salary range}}Comp-ratio=MidpointofthesalaryrangeEmployee'spay

Given:

Employee's pay = $10/hour

Salary range midpoint = 8+122=10\frac{8 + 12}{2} = 1028+12=10

Comp-ratio=1010=1.25\text{Comp-ratio} = \frac{10}{10} = 1.25Comp-ratio=1010=1.25



Which of the following is a form of one-way communication in training?

  1. Personalized coaching
  2. Focus group
  3. Simulation exercises
  4. Presentations

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Presentations are a classic form of one-way communication in training where the trainer provides information, and the audience receives it without immediate interaction or feedback.

Explanation of Other Options:

A . Personalized coaching: Involves interactive and tailored communication.

B . Focus group: Interactive and collaborative.

C . Simulation exercises: Require active participation, not one-way communication.



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Enter the answer as a numeric value.

An organization hired 10 employees in one year and incurred the requirement expenses shown in the table. The cost per hire is US $_____________.

  1. 190

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Cost per hire is calculated as:

Costperhire=TotalrecruitmentcostsNumberofhires\text{Cost per hire} = \frac{\text{Total recruitment costs}}{\text{Number of hires}}Costperhire=NumberofhiresTotalrecruitmentcosts

Given:

Total costs = 400 + 700 + 800 = 1,900

Number of hires = 10

Costperhire=1,90010=190\text{Cost per hire} = \frac{1,900}{10} = 190Costperhire=101,900=190


Reference:

SHRM - Strategic Planning Guidelines

CIPD - Compensation Management Best Practices

ILO - Effective Training Methods

Recruitment Metrics - Cost Per Hire Calculations



Compensating women at a rate less than me is most likely to be regarded as pay:

  1. Policy
  2. Disparity
  3. Philosophy
  4. discrimination

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Definition of Pay Discrimination:

Pay discrimination occurs when employees performing the same or substantially similar work are compensated differently based on protected characteristics such as gender, race, or ethnicity, which violates equal pay laws.

Why Discrimination is Correct:

Paying women less than men for the same work is a clear violation of laws such as the Equal Pay Act of 1963 (U.S.) and similar international legislation. This constitutes pay discrimination.

Eliminating Incorrect Options:

A . Policy: A pay policy describes an organization's guidelines for compensation; discrimination is not a policy.

B . Disparity: While disparity refers to differences, it does not inherently imply unlawful or discriminatory practices.

C . Philosophy: Pay philosophy outlines the organization's approach to compensation but does not address unlawful practices.

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Reference:

Equal Pay Act of 1963 (U.S.)

ILO Equal Remuneration Convention (No. 100): Calls for equal pay for equal work.



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