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Senior Professional in Human Resources Questions 241–245 (page: 50)

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026

Which of the following organizational structures is characterized by networks instead of traditional hierarchies?

  1. Seamless organization
  2. Geographic organization
  3. Flat organization
  4. Matrix organization

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Answer option A is correct. A seamless organization replaces traditional hierarchies with networks designed to enhance communication and creativity. These networks are made possible by advanced technology that allows employees to connect from anywhere in the world. See Chapters 2 and 3 for more information.
Chapter: Core Knowledge Requirements for HR Professionals Objective: Organizational Structures



A US company has offices throughout the US and in Europe. What accounting rules are the company required to use?

  1. American Institute of Certified Public Accountants rules
  2. International Financial Reporting Standards
  3. Securities Exchange Act rules
  4. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

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: Organizations



As an HR Professional you should be familiar with the terminology, practices, and rules governing unions and management in the bargaining process. There are three primary types of bargaining that management and unions participate in. Which one of the following bargaining types aims to generate a variety of options before settling on one?

  1. Good faith bargaining
  2. Interest-based bargaining
  3. Distributive bargaining
  4. Integrative bargaining

Answer(s): B


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



As an HR Professional, you must sometimes terminate employees from your organization. When an employee is terminated, there must be a just cause or a good cause for the termination. Which one of the following is not a valid just cause for the employee's termination?

  1. Whether reasonable "proof" of the violation existed, or was obtained through investigation
  2. Whether the employee was warned in advance
  3. Whether the rule has been applied consistently
  4. Whether the employee is a member of a protected class

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



You are a HR Professional for your organization. You have presented an idea to your staff. The staff members then discuss their ideas based on your presentation. All of the ideas are recorded and collectively ranked from most important to least important (or some other ordinal scale). Through this process a selection or forecast can be made for the organization. What forecasting technique have you used in this scenario?

  1. Ratio analysis
  2. Delphi Technique
  3. Nominal group technique
  4. Brainstorming

Answer(s): C


Reference:

PHR Exam Prep, Pearson Education, ISBN: 978-0-7897-3677-2. Chapter Four:
Workforce Planning and Employment. Official PHR and SPHR Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149, Section III, The US HR Body of Knowledge.
Chapter: Core Knowledge Requirements for HR Professionals
Objective: Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis



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