Discuss HRCI PHR Exam Topic 9 Question 36

As an HR Professional, you must sometimes terminate employees from your organization. When an employee is terminated, there must be a just cause or a good cause for the termination. Which one of the following is not a valid just cause for the employee's termination?

AWhether the employee is a member of a protected class

BWhether the employee was warned in advance

CWhether the rule has been applied consistently

DWhether reasonable 'proof' of the violation existed, or was obtained through investigation

Suggested Answer: A

The membership of a protected class should have no bearing on a good cause for termination.

Answer options B, D, and C are incorrect. These are examples of just cause of termination.

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13 comments · newest first

Britt 11 months ago

C and D sound right, but I’m not sure about the consistency part.

Celia 12 months ago

Wait, are we really saying that being warned matters more than being in a protected class?

Lashon 12 months ago

B seems important, but isn't it subjective?

Miriam 12 months ago

Totally agree, you can't fire someone just for being in a protected class.

Micaela 1 year ago

A is definitely not a valid cause.

Jackie 1 year ago

I recall that having proof of a violation is important, so I think option A is definitely the odd one out here.

Leonor 1 year ago

This question reminds me of a practice exam where we had to identify valid reasons for termination. I think consistency in applying rules is crucial, so maybe that's not the answer.

Pansy 1 year ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like option A is the one that doesn't fit as a valid just cause.

Latia 1 year ago

I remember discussing just causes in class, and I think being a member of a protected class shouldn't be a reason for termination.

Krystina 1 year ago

I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. The daily meditation and Tai Chi sessions seem to be an integral part of M's organizational culture, so the auditors' recommendation to stop them would definitely impact the routines and rituals aspect.

Cherri 1 year ago

I remember us discussing efficiency in production equipment during practice questions, so I feel like low efficiency could really drive up indirect costs.

Von 1 year ago

Didn't we have a similar question where “nxos_vlans” was mentioned? I'm leaning towards that one since NX-OS devices often need specific modules.

Leslee 1 year ago

Whoa, this is a tough question. I'm not totally sure about the right properties to choose here. I'll have to think it through step-by-step.

HRCI PHR Exam - Topic 9 Question 36 Discussion