Discuss HRCI PHR Exam Topic 4 Question 116

Which one of the following presents the seven stages of internal consulting in the correct order?

AExploring the situation, Gathering data, analyzing, and identifying findings, Gathering agreement to the project plan, Developing recommendations, Implementing, Presenting the findings and recommendations, Reviewing, transitioning, and evaluating the project.

BExploring the situation, Gathering agreement to the project plan, Gathering data, analyzing, and identifying findings, Presenting the findings and recommendations, Developing recommendations, Implementing, Reviewing, transitioning, and evaluating the project.

CGathering agreement to the project plan, Exploring the situation, Gathering data, analyzing, and identifying findings, Developing recommendations, Presenting the findings and recommendations, Implementing, Reviewing, transitioning, and evaluating the project.

DExploring the situation, Gathering agreement to the project plan, Gathering data, analyzing, and identifying findings, Developing recommendations, Presenting the findings and recommendations, Implementing, Reviewing, transitioning, and evaluating the project.

Suggested Answer: D

The seven stages of internal consulting are as follows:

1.Exploring the situation

2.Gathering agreement to the project plan

3.Gathering data, analyzing, and identifying findings

4.Developing recommendations

5.Presenting the findings and recommendations

6.Implementing

7.Reviewing, transitioning, and evaluating the project

Answer option B is incorrect. This is not the correct order of the seven stages of internal consulting.

Answer option A is incorrect. This is not the correct order of the seven stages of internal consulting.

Answer option C is incorrect. This is not the correct order of the seven stages of internal consulting.

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17 comments · newest first

Jolanda 10 months ago

Wait, isn't it supposed to start with gathering agreement first?

Lynsey 10 months ago

Definitely agree with A!

Clarence 10 months ago

I think option A is the right order.

Mabel 10 months ago

I thought it was C at first, but A makes more sense.

Therese 10 months ago

A seems logical, but I’m not 100% sure.

Marget 11 months ago

I’m leaning towards option A, but I’m a bit uncertain about where presenting the findings fits in. It feels like it should come after developing recommendations, right?

Belen 11 months ago

I feel like option D makes the most sense, but I could be mixing up the stages. I need to double-check the sequence.

James 11 months ago

I remember practicing a question like this, and I think gathering agreement to the project plan comes early on, but I can't recall if it’s before or after gathering data.

Amira 11 months ago

I think the first step should definitely be exploring the situation, but I'm not sure about the order after that.

Magda 12 months ago

I've reviewed the stages of internal consulting before, so I'm feeling confident I can identify the correct order here. I'll double-check my work to be sure.

Leanna 12 months ago

I'm a bit confused by all the details in the answer choices. I'll need to take my time and really focus to make sure I don't miss anything.

Sharan 12 months ago

Okay, let me think this through. I know the key stages are exploring, gathering data, analyzing, developing recommendations, presenting, implementing, and reviewing/evaluating. I just need to match that to the options.

Leatha 1 year ago

Hmm, the order of the stages is tricky. I'll need to carefully read through each option to make sure I get the sequence right.

Renay 1 year ago

This question seems straightforward, I think I can work through it step-by-step.

Merrilee 1 year ago

I agree with Adelina, A seems to be the right sequence.

Fabiola 1 year ago

I'm pretty sure the answer is D. The order just makes the most logical sense to me.

Adelina 1 year ago

I think the correct order is A.

HRCI PHR Exam - Topic 4 Question 116 Discussion