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HRCI GPHR Exam - Topic 1 Question 93 Discussion

What is the first step in creating an international assignment policy?
A) Determining the type of assignments the organization will use
B) Creating a communication plan for stakeholders
C) Identifying assignment locations
D) Developing benefits and compensation models

HRCI GPHR Exam - Topic 1 Question 93 Discussion

Actual exam question for HRCI's GPHR exam
Question #: 93
Topic #: 1
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What is the first step in creating an international assignment policy?

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Suggested Answer: A

Comprehensive and Detailed Explanatio n:

Before designing policies and benefits, HR must define what types of assignments will be supported, such as:

Short-term vs. long-term

Developmental vs. strategic

Rotational or commuter assignments

Each type has unique needs in terms of compensation, compliance, and support.

GPHR Study Guide Extract -- Global Talent Acquisition and Mobility / Assignment Planning and Design:

''A clear understanding of assignment types is essential in crafting effective mobility policies. This decision informs the structure, duration, and support mechanisms for each assignment.''

Skipping this step can result in misaligned benefits or inconsistent support.


by Heike at Jul 10, 2025, 10:05 AM

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Josephine
7 months ago
Wait, is A really the first step? Seems off to me.
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Vanna
7 months ago
I think B is just as important, though.
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Deandrea
7 months ago
Agree with A, it sets the foundation for everything else.
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Staci
7 months ago
C seems too specific for the first step.
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Haydee
8 months ago
Definitely A, you need to know the types first!
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Dana
8 months ago
I feel like developing benefits and compensation models is important, but it seems like that would come after figuring out the types of assignments.
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Lashaunda
8 months ago
I’m a bit confused. I thought creating a communication plan was crucial, but I guess that comes later in the process?
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Vincenza
8 months ago
I remember a practice question that emphasized the importance of identifying assignment locations first. Maybe that's the right answer?
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Bette
9 months ago
I think the first step might be determining the type of assignments, but I'm not completely sure. It feels like a foundational step.
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Deja
9 months ago
Developing the benefits and compensation models seems like a crucial early step to me. You need to figure out how you'll support and incentivize employees for these international assignments.
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Annice
9 months ago
I'm leaning towards option C - identifying the specific locations where the organization plans to send employees. That would help inform the rest of the policy development.
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Dong
9 months ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure. Creating a communication plan for stakeholders seems important too, to get everyone on the same page. But I guess that could come a bit later in the process.
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Blythe
9 months ago
I think the first step would be to determine the types of international assignments the organization plans to use, like short-term, long-term, or rotational. That seems like the logical starting point.
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Joesph
11 months ago
I'm just hoping the exam doesn't include a question on 'How to keep your sanity while managing international assignments'.
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Gaston
11 months ago
Developing benefits and compensation models? That's the easy part, right? Just throw money at the problem!
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Gilma
11 months ago
But if we don't know the type of assignments, how can we determine the locations? I still think A is the right first step.
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Huey
11 months ago
I think C) Identifying assignment locations should be the first step, so we know where we will be sending employees.
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Eliseo
11 months ago
Definitely need to determine the types of assignments first. That will shape the rest of the policy.
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Justine
10 months ago
That makes sense. Once we know the types of assignments, we can figure out where they will be.
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Torie
10 months ago
C) Identifying assignment locations
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Judy
11 months ago
A) Determining the type of assignments the organization will use
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Kirk
11 months ago
Creating a communication plan for stakeholders is crucial. Can't have a successful policy without buy-in from everyone involved.
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Titus
11 months ago
C) Identifying assignment locations
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Tommy
11 months ago
B) Creating a communication plan for stakeholders
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Ernest
11 months ago
A) Determining the type of assignments the organization will use
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Rosendo
12 months ago
I agree with Chana, without knowing the type of assignments, we can't move forward with the policy.
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Chana
12 months ago
I think A is the first step because we need to know what kind of assignments we will be sending employees on.
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Janna
1 year ago
Hmm, I think the first step is identifying the assignment locations. That will really set the foundation for everything else.
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Johnetta
11 months ago
I agree, creating a communication plan for stakeholders is crucial before anything else.
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Lai
11 months ago
I think the first step is actually determining the type of assignments the organization will use.
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Gilma
1 year ago
A) Determining the type of assignments the organization will use
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