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HRCI PHR Exam - Topic 3 Question 4 Discussion

Actual exam question for HRCI's PHR exam
Question #: 4
Topic #: 3
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The JHG Company has used discriminatory hiring practices in the past but they adjusted their practices and are following federal laws now to ensure that fair hiring practices are met. However, the JHG Company has an employee referral program as a primary source to recruit new employees. What danger may the JHG Company be exposed to in this scenario?

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Suggested Answer: B

This is an example of how past discriminatory practices can perpetuate themselves in the organization, by using the current pool of employees to bring new applicants. Past discriminatory practices that created the current pool of employees can cause the current pool to refer similar candidates to the company.

Answer option D is incorrect. While this choice is tempting the question doesn't reveal what the discriminatory practices were in the past. The discriminatory practices could have been race, sex, religion, or a host of other discrimination.

Answer option A is incorrect. The question doesn't reveal if the past practices were intentional or not, and the current situation could and could not be unintentional. The best answer, however, is that this scenario perpetuates past discrimination practices.

Answer option C is incorrect. An adverse impact is the overall effect of a disparate action. While this answer is tempting, it's not the best choice for the question.


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Barbra
4 months ago
Adverse impact is a real risk with referrals!
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Albina
4 months ago
I think they could struggle to find diverse candidates.
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Nilsa
4 months ago
Wait, are they really following the laws now?
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Maryanne
4 months ago
Totally agree, referral programs can be biased.
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Georgene
5 months ago
They might unintentionally keep the same hiring biases.
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Kaycee
5 months ago
I wonder if the real danger is not finding qualified racially diverse candidates. If they rely too much on referrals, they might miss out on a broader talent pool.
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Fanny
5 months ago
I feel like this question is similar to one we practiced about adverse impact. If they’re not careful, they could end up with a workforce that doesn’t reflect the community.
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Britt
5 months ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I think the danger could also be about unintentional practices. It’s tricky because they might think they’re doing the right thing but still end up with similar issues.
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Harris
5 months ago
I remember discussing how employee referral programs can sometimes lead to a lack of diversity, so I think the company might be at risk of perpetuating past discrimination practices.
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Gerardo
5 months ago
This is a tricky one. The question is asking about the importance of analyzing product returns, but the answer choices seem to focus more on what that analysis can reveal. I'll have to really think about the connections here.
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Breana
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. I know retained earnings and paid-in capital aren't deductible, but I'm not sure about the timing rules for the other options. I'll need to review my notes on tax deductions to be sure.
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Mireya
5 months ago
I think the maximum size is 20 MB, but I'm not totally confident. I remember something about message limits during practice.
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