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Beth is an HR Professional for her organization and she has been alerted by management that the company will be outsourcing a large portion of operations. This outsourcing will likely cause several employees to lose employment with the organization. Which of the following is the best course of action that Beth can take in regard to communicating with the employees about the outsourcing change?

  1. Document all questions and create exact, formal answers in writing with management's approval.
  2. Refer all questions about the outsourcing decision to management.
  3. Do not share the details of the outsourcing decision.
  4. Be honest and truthful and do not hide the facts.

Answer(s): D


Reference:

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



An organization is launching a strategic planning session. One of the primary goals of this session is to define the goals of the organization. Which of the following statements best defines a goal that is created as part of the strategic planning session?

  1. Describes the SMART process to identify objectives
  2. Describes the strengths of the business to its competitive advantage in the marketplace
  3. Describes the direction the business will take and what it will achieve
  4. Describes the practical steps that will be taken to achievement

Answer(s): C


Reference:

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



Which of the following defines a list of jobs not suitable for children between the ages of 16 and 18?

  1. OSHA
  2. FECA
  3. IRCA
  4. FLSA

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Answer option D is correct. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) defines a list of jobs not suitable for children between the ages of 16 and 18. Answer option A is incorrect. OSHA stands for Occupational Safety and Health Administration. OSHA is an agency of the United States Department of Labor. It was created by Congress of the United States under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, signed by President Richard M. Nixon, on December 29, 1970. Its mission is to prevent work-related injuries, illnesses, and occupational fatality by issuing and enforcing standards for workplace safety and health. The agency is headed by a Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor. OSHA issues guidelines and regulations for the safe use of a computer. Answer option C is incorrect. The IRCA, or Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, prohibits employers from hiring undocumented workers (sometimes called illegal aliens). It is an Act of Congress which reformed United States immigration law. Answer option B is incorrect. Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA) is a law that provides rules for compensation benefits to federal employees for work-related injuries or illnesses. FECA contains legal provision for giving compensation to their surviving dependents if a work-related injury or illness results in the employee's death.
Chapter: Risk Management
Objective: Risk Assessment



According to the Copyright Act of 1976, which of the following is most likely to be considered a fair use of copyrighted material?

  1. Copying a book for 10 staff members of a nonprofit organization
  2. Distributing 30 copies of a paragraph in a book to a study group
  3. None of the above
  4. Distributing 30 copies of a chapter in a book to a study group

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Answer option B is correct. Four factors are considered in determining whether the use of published material is a fair use: the purpose of the use, the nature of the work being copied, how much of the work is copied, and what economic effect copying the material will have on the market value of the work. See Chapter 5 for more information.
Chapter: Human Resource Development
Objective: Federal Employment Legislation



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