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HRCI SPHR Exam - Topic 4 Question 1 Discussion

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

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?

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

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Romana 11 months ago
I don't see how D fits. Seems off to me.
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Providencia 12 months ago
Wait, are we sure about A? What about logistics?
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Rossana 12 months ago
A is spot on! Can't imagine HR without strategy.
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Niesha 12 months ago
I think B makes more sense with the legal aspect.
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Janella 1 year ago
Definitely A! Strategic roles are key for success.
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Lelia 1 year ago
I thought the roles were more about strategy and operations, but I can't remember if "functional" or "logistical" fits better.
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Rebeca 1 year ago
I feel like "administrative" is a common term used in HR roles, but I’m torn between options A and B.
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Corazon 1 year ago
I think I came across a similar question where "strategic" was definitely one of the roles, but I can't recall the others clearly.
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Eladia 1 year ago
I remember studying that HR roles include strategic aspects, but I'm not sure if "logistical" is the right term here.
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Jani 1 year ago
Hmm, this looks like a straightforward question. I think the answer is probably "Executive summary" since that's a common term used to describe a high-level overview of a document.
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Felix 1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. Quarantining the file seems like a reasonable precaution, but I'm not fully convinced that's the right call here. I'll need to think this through carefully.
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