Which of the following is NOT a significant benefit for employers to clearly communicate the direct and indirect compensation strategy to their employees?

1. A. Better understanding of equity in structure
2. B. Minimize confusion over issues such as vacation policy
3. C. Clear understanding of compensation and performance through performance appraisals
4. D. Understanding the amount of money employers pay to maintain health care benefits

Correct Answer: B

As an HR Professional you must be familiar with several laws and pieces of legislation that affects your practices. What act makes it illegal to discriminate against older workers with respect to benefits or to target older workers for layoffs?

1. A. OWBPA
2. B. OASDI
3. C. HIPAA
4. D. MHPA

Correct Answer: A

If an employee wants to participate in a union, they'll often have union dues to pay. The employer is obligated to deduct the payment from the employee's paycheck and give it to the union only if which condition is met?

1. A. The person requesting for the union dues deduction must make the request in writing.
2. B. The union representative must contact the employer and verify the request on behalf of the employee.
3. C. The person requesting for the union dues deduction must be employed for more than 90 days.
4. D. The person requesting for the union dues deduction must be employed for more than 120 days.

Correct Answer: A

Which of the following BEST identifies the stages in the strategic planning process ?

1. A. Mission & Vision -> Determine Strategic Issues by performing a Gap Analysis, SWOT Analysis, & Benchmarking -> Strategy Formulation -> Strategy Implementation -> Evaluation & Control
2. B. Strategy Development -> Strategy Formulation -> Strategy Implementation -> Strategy Evaluation
3. C. Mission & Objectives -> Strategy Formulation -> Environmental scanning -> Strategy Implementation -> Evaluation & Control
4. D. Mission & Objectives -> Determine Action Plans -> Strategy Implementation -> Evaluation & Control

Correct Answer: A

Which of the following represents a HR strategic activity?

1. A. Recruitment of staff for new R&D project
2. B. Implement annual performance appraisal programs
3. C. Designing an employment brand
4. D. Provide specific job training programs

Correct Answer: C