HRCI GPHR Exam - Topic 3 Question 84 Discussion

Actual exam question for HRCI's GPHR exam

Question #: 84
Topic #: 3

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An oraganization is in the growth stage of the oraganizational life cycle. If has five locations, one in the U.S. (headquarters), two in Asia, one in South America, and one in Europe. The company has decided to utilize a geographic oranizational structure. Although the foreign locations are relatively new, each office has focused on building both technical talent within is own site. Therefore , each location is fully operational each running fairly independently. However, once a year the executive team form headquarters visits each office to meet with the managers at each site to discuss the coming fiscal year's strategic goals and objectives, Which of the following factors does NOT play a factor in determining the global staffing approach in this scenario?

AGlobal growth strategy of orgazation

BFairly locally resonsive strategy by headquarters

CStrategic plans identified by hesdquarters

DRelative maturity of each global location

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Elvis

4 months ago

Strategic plans from HQ definitely influence staffing choices.

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Kirby

5 months ago

I think the local responsiveness is super important too.

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Tien

5 months ago

Wait, does the maturity of each location really not matter?

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Izetta

5 months ago

Totally agree, the global growth strategy is key!

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Flo

5 months ago

The org has 5 locations across 4 continents.

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Torie

5 months ago

I think strategic plans from headquarters are important, but I wonder if they really dictate the staffing approach in a growing organization like this.

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Eugene

6 months ago

This question reminds me of a practice one we did about local responsiveness. I think that could influence staffing, but I’m not clear on how much.

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Novella

6 months ago

I’m not entirely sure, but I feel like the relative maturity of each global location might not be as relevant in this case since they’re all operational.

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Blair

6 months ago

I remember discussing how the global growth strategy is crucial for staffing decisions, so I think that one definitely plays a role.

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Corrinne

6 months ago

This question is a bit confusing. There are a lot of moving parts to consider, and I'm not sure I fully understand how the different factors interact. I'll need to take my time and really think through the scenario to figure out the best answer.

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Emile

6 months ago

I feel pretty confident about this one. The scenario provides a lot of information about the organization's structure and approach, so I think I can use that to eliminate the factor that doesn't play a role in their global staffing decisions.

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Clemencia

6 months ago

Okay, let's see here. The organization has a geographic structure with offices in different regions, and they have a fairly locally responsive strategy. I think the key will be identifying which factor is not a consideration for their global staffing approach.

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Lore

6 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. There are a lot of details to keep track of in the scenario. I'll need to read through it carefully and make sure I understand the key points before attempting to answer.

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Lynna

6 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about global staffing approaches. I'll need to carefully consider the factors mentioned in the scenario and determine which one is not a factor in the global staffing approach.

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Annmarie

11 months ago

I bet the answer is 'All of the above.' That's how they get you on these exams - trick questions galore!

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Trevor

11 months ago

Seriously, a 'fairly locally responsive strategy'? That sounds like corporate speak for 'we don't actually have a global strategy.'

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Marvel

10 months ago

C) Strategic plans identified by headquarters

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Rosalind

10 months ago

B) Fairly locally responsive strategy by headquarters

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Bernardine

10 months ago

A) Global growth strategy of organization

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Amber

10 months ago

C) Strategic plans identified by headquarters

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India

10 months ago

B) Fairly locally responsive strategy by headquarters

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Kathryn

11 months ago

A) Global growth strategy of organization

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Mattie

11 months ago

Headquarters' strategic plans seem like a no-brainer factor. How else would they coordinate the global team to achieve their objectives?

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Stephanie

10 months ago

C) Strategic plans identified by headquarters

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Omer

10 months ago

B) Fairly locally responsive strategy by headquarters

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Shenika

11 months ago

A) Global growth strategy of organization

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Clement

12 months ago

I think the relatively mature nature of each global location is a key consideration. The more established sites may have different staffing needs than the newer ones.

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Barney

12 months ago

I believe the fairly locally responsive strategy by headquarters is not a factor in this scenario.

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Gaston

12 months ago

The global growth strategy of the organization is definitely a factor in determining the global staffing approach. It's all about aligning the talent with the company's expansion plans.

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