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Senior Professional in Human Resources Questions 336–340 (page: 69)

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026

There are several union actions that are considered unfair labor practices. One such practice is that unions may require employers to pay for services that are not rendered. For example, a union cannot require an organization to continue to pay employees to do jobs that have been rendered obsolete by changes in the technology. Which of the following terms defines this unfair labor practice?

  1. Collusion
  2. Coercion
  3. Hot cargo agreement
  4. Featherbedding

Answer(s): D


Reference:

Professional in Human Resources Certification Guide, Sybex, ISBN: 978-0-470-43096-
5. Chapter 7: Employee and Labor Relations. Official PHR and SPHR Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149-4, Section III, The US Body of Knowledge.
Chapter: Employee and Labor Relations
Objective: Labor Relations



As an HR Professional you should be familiar with OSHA forms for maintaining employee records. Which OSHA form is used to cover the what, how, when, where, and who or work-related injuries?

  1. Form 3165
  2. Form 300
  3. Form 301
  4. Form 300A

Answer(s): B


Reference:

PHR Exam prep, Pearson Education, ISBN: 978-0-7897-3677-2. Chapter 8: Risk Management. Official PHR and SPHR Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1- 586-44149-4, Section III, The US HR Body of Knowledge.
Chapter: Risk Management
Objective: Risk Assessment



As an HR Professional you should be familiar with the terminology, practices, and rules governing union-based strikes. What is the ally doctrine?

  1. A union may expand upon its primary picketing activity to include employers who are allies of the primary employer.
  2. A union may serve as an ally to another striking union by allowing their members to join the picket against the primary employer.
  3. A secondary boycott occurs when a union tries to compel an employer.
  4. Employers cannot force friends, colleagues, and family members into joining a union picket.
    Allies of the picketing union can allow allies into the picket line.

Answer(s): A


Reference:

PHR Exam Prep, Pearson Education, ISBN: 978-0-7897-3677-2. Chapter Seven:
Employee and Labor Relations. Official PHR and SPHR Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149-4, Section III, The US HR Body of Knowledge.
Chapter: Employee and Labor Relations
Objective: Union Organization



What common law term best describes an employee's obligation to act with reasonable care and skill for the employer?

  1. Duty of diligence
  2. Duty of obedience
  3. Duty of honor
  4. Duty of loyalty

Answer(s): A


Reference:

Professional in Human Resources Certification Guide, Sybex, ISBN: 978-0-470-43096-
5. Chapter 7: Employee and Labor Relations. Official PHR and SPHR Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149-4, Section III, The US Body of Knowledge.
Chapter: Employee and Labor Relations
Objective: Federal Employment Legislation



You are reviewing an Affirmative Action Plan for your organization and you realize that you need to identify someone within your company who has the necessary authority and resources to implement the Affirmative Action Plan. What is the Affirmative Action Plan title of this individual?

  1. Chief Acting Office
  2. Designation of Responsibility
  3. Senior HR Professional
  4. Senior Management Official

Answer(s): B


Reference:

Professional in Human Resources Certification Study Guide, Sybex, ISBN: 978-0-470- 43096-5. Chapter Four: Workforce Planning. Official PHR and SPHR Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149-4, Section III, The US Body of Knowledge.
Chapter: Workforce Planning and Employment
Objective: Federal Employment Legislation



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