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HRCI PHR Exam - Topic 3 Question 117 Discussion

Actual exam question for HRCI's PHR exam
Question #: 117
Topic #: 3
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All organizations need prevoyance, or planning, as a part of a manager's duty. As an HR Professional what is the primary purpose of planning?

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Suggested Answer: B

Planning is the foundation for a manager to establish the goals of the organization. Answer option C is incorrect. The organization's mission statement communicates the direction, intent, and purpose of the organization. Answer option D is incorrect. Planning is to provide groundwork for the managers to achieve their goals, but for the organization to achieve its goals. Answer option A is incorrect. Planning, in project management, does provide direction to the project team to reach their goals, but in this context it's planning for the organization, not a project.


by Shawna at Nov 22, 2025, 05:23 PM

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Celestina
9 hours ago
Wait, is planning really that important?
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Christoper
6 days ago
Totally agree, it’s essential for success!
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Annabelle
11 days ago
B) Establishes groundwork for the managers to achieve the goals of the organization. Duh, isn't that what planning is all about?
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Dick
16 days ago
Haha, planning? What is this, a trick question? Everyone knows HR professionals just make up the rules as they go!
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Billi
21 days ago
A) Directs the project team and staff to accomplish the project scope. While this is important, I don't think it's the primary purpose of planning for an HR professional.
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Sharen
26 days ago
D) Establishes groundwork for the managers to achieve their goals. I think this is the correct answer as it focuses on the managers' individual goals.
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Sheron
1 month ago
I keep getting confused between options B and D. They both seem similar, but I think B is more focused on the organization as a whole.
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Dierdre
1 month ago
I practiced a similar question, and I feel like planning is more about directing the team, which makes me think of option A.
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Effie
1 month ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about planning helping to communicate the direction of the organization. Maybe that's option C?
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Terrilyn
2 months ago
This seems straightforward to me. The primary purpose of planning as an HR professional is to establish the groundwork for managers to achieve the organization's goals, not just their own. I'm confident option B is the correct answer.
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Staci
2 months ago
Okay, I've read through the question a few times now. I think the key is understanding that the purpose of planning is to support the organization's objectives, not just the manager's individual goals. So I'm going to go with option B.
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Janet
2 months ago
Planning is all about setting the direction and communicating it to the team, so I'm leaning towards option C. But I want to double-check the other options to make sure I'm not missing anything.
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Bea
2 months ago
Planning helps set clear goals for the team.
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Timothy
2 months ago
B) Establishes groundwork for the managers to achieve the goals of the organization. This seems like the most comprehensive answer.
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Noemi
2 months ago
I think the primary purpose of planning is to establish groundwork for managers to achieve the organization's goals, so I might lean towards option B.
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Giovanna
3 months ago
I agree, B is essential for achieving organizational goals.
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Naomi
3 months ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm not entirely sure about the difference between the organization's goals and the manager's personal goals. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Salley
3 months ago
I think the primary purpose of planning as an HR professional is to establish the groundwork for managers to achieve the goals of the organization. Option B seems to capture that best.
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Charlesetta
3 months ago
Definitely! It sets a solid foundation for success.
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