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HRCI SPHRi Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Talent Management | 23% | - Learning and development across cultures - Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging - Global performance management - Leadership development and succession planning - Employee engagement and retention strategies |
| Topic 2: Workforce Planning and Talent Acquisition | 17% | - International talent sourcing and recruitment - Expatriate and global mobility management - Global workforce forecasting and planning - Selection and assessment methods |
| Topic 3: Leadership and Strategy | 33% | - Ethics and professional standards - Risk management and compliance - Organizational strategy alignment - HR strategy development and implementation - Global business environment analysis |
| Topic 4: HR Information Management, Safety, and Security | 10% | - HR analytics and decision support - HR technology and information systems - Workplace health, safety and security standards - Data privacy and global regulatory compliance |
| Topic 5: Total Rewards | 17% | - Expatriate compensation packages - International benefits and incentives - Rewards program compliance and administration - Global compensation strategy and design |
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- HR Information Management, Safety, and Security (10%)
- Workforce Planning and Talent Acquisition (17%)
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HRCI Senior Professional in Human Resources - International Sample Questions:
A company was recently certif ied as a B Corp. What stage of the corporate social responsibility (CSR) maturity curve is the firm in?
- A. Assimilation
- B. Integration
- C. Transformation
- D. Adaptation
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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Which of the following is a rating method of performance appraisal?
- A. Critical incident review
- B. Field appraisal
- C. Checklist
- D. Essay
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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Based on federal recommendations, for how long should OSHA forms be retained by an employer?
- A. 5 years
- B. 3 years
- C. 7 years
- D. 2 years
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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Which of the following best describes what an employer can do when employees begin to unionize?
- A. Employers may threaten to replace workers who choose to unionize
- B. Employers may block employees who begin the process of unionization
- C. Employers may contact union leaders and forbid unionization.
- D. Employers may explain problems with unionization to employees
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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The role of the human resources prof essional regarding FMLA rules includes all of the following EXCEPT:
- A. Working to avoid simultaneous FMLA leave among employees
- B. Educating those in management about FMLA rules
- C. Being familiar with FMLA requirements and changes
- D. Developing an FMLA documentation policy for the company
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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