HRCI SPHR Exam - Topic 4 Question 1 Discussion

Actual exam question for HRCI's SPHR exam

Question #: 1
Topic #: 4

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The human resource professional fulfills three core roles in any organization. These three roles help propel the company's success. Which of the following statements best describes the roles of an HR professional?

AHuman resource professionals fulfill strategic, operational, and administrative roles.

BHuman resource professionals fulfill legal, operational, and administrative roles.

CHuman resource professionals fulfill strategic, operational, and logistical roles.

DHuman resource professionals fulfill functional, operational, and logistical roles.

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Suggested Answer: A

Answer option A is correct.

Human resource professionals help an organization achieve its goals through strategic, operational, and administrative roles. The strategic role builds on employee strengths. The operations role manages the employee relations and recruiting functions. The administrative role describes compliance with regulations, employee records, and confidentiality of employee information.

Answer option B is incorrect. Legal isn't a role of the HR professional; compliance with regulations is part of the administrative role.

Answer option C is incorrect. Logistical is not one of the three roles of an HR professional.

Answer option D is incorrect. Functional and logistical are not roles of an HR professional.

Chapter: Business Management and Strategy

Objective: Organizations

by Dalene at May 07, 2022, 03:15 PM

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