HRCI Exam PHR Topic 10 Question 64 Discussion

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Question #: 64
Topic #: 10

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Fran is a HR Professional for her organization and she is interviewing applicants for a warehouse position. One of the candidates has written on his application that he speaks Spanish. Fran interviews this candidate in Spanish and interviews all other candidates in English. This is an example of what?

ADisparate treatment

BDisparate impact

CAccommodation

DPerpetuating past discrimination

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Suggested Answer: B

SWOT is an analysis that can be used to determine the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. SWOT Analysis is a strategic planning method used to evaluate the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats involved in a project or in a business venture. It involves specifying the objective of the business venture or project and identifying the internal and external factors that are favorable and unfavorable to achieving that objective. A SWOT analysis may be incorporated into the strategic planning model.

Answer option C is incorrect. This is not a valid definition of SWOT so this choice is incorrect.

Answer option A is incorrect. This is not a valid definition of SWOT so this choice is incorrect.

Answer option D is incorrect. This is not a valid definition of SWOT so this choice is incorrect.

by Jolanda at Jan 07, 2023, 03:58 PM

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Lavonda

9 days ago

But isn't it also a form of disparate treatment since only one candidate is being interviewed in a different language?

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Fredric

11 days ago

I agree, Fran is accommodating the candidate by interviewing him in Spanish.

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Vicente

12 days ago

I think it's an example of accommodation.

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