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Senior Professional in Human Resources Questions 141–145 (page: 30)

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026

Which of the following is used to determine current market trends and competition for different skills and knowledge and to assist the employer in setting pay levels?

  1. Base pay
  2. Gross pay
  3. Salary survey
  4. Job evaluation

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Answer option C is correct. A salary survey is used to determine current market trends and competition for different skills and knowledge and to assist the employer in setting pay
levels. Answer option D is incorrect. Job evaluation is an objective mechanism used to determine the worth of different jobs to the company. Answer option B is incorrect. Gross pay is the amount earned by an employee before taxes are pending. Answer option A is incorrect. Base pay is the foundation of an employer's compensation program because it reflects the value placed on individual jobs by the organization.
Chapter: Compensation and Benefits
Objective: Total Rewards Defined



All business organizations must use some common terminology to describe the roles and responsibilities of people and entities within the organization. What term is described as the amount of product or service the entity is able to produce with the available materials, labor, and equipment?

  1. Production
  2. Capacity
  3. Lines of business
  4. Technology

Answer(s): B


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: Organizations



Which of the following refers to the process of attracting, screening, and selecting qualified people for a job at an organization?

  1. HR audit
  2. Recruitment
  3. Straight-line operation
  4. Green circle

Answer(s): B


Reference:

"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recruitment"
Chapter: Workforce Planning and Employment
Objective: Staffing Programs



What term describes a manager who makes himself visible, being present for employees, and getting out of his office to interact with employees?

  1. Active management
  2. Progressive discipline
  3. Open door policy
  4. Management by walking around

Answer(s): D


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: Employee Relations



As a Senior HR Professional you often need to advice management on how best to communicate with employees. One approach you recommend for manager is to give employees access to decision makers to provide support, answer questions, and provide feedback. What communication model are you recommending in this instance?

  1. Open-door policy
  2. Management by walking around
  3. Brown-bag lunches
  4. Department staff meetings

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: Employee Relations



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