HRCI PHR Exam - Topic 4 Question 116 Discussion

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Question #: 116
Topic #: 4

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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.

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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.

by Antonio at Aug 13, 2025, 04:40 PM

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Jolanda

2 months ago

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

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Lynsey

2 months ago

Definitely agree with A!

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Clarence

2 months ago

I think option A is the right order.

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Mabel

3 months ago

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

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Therese

3 months ago

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

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Marget

3 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?

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Belen

3 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.

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James

4 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.

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Amira

4 months ago

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

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Magda

4 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.

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Leanna

4 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.

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Sharan

4 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.

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