Workday Pro HCM Core Exam - Topic 12 Question 9 Discussion

Actual exam question for Workday's Workday Pro HCM Core exam

Question #: 9
Topic #: 12

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What is the primary benefit of using a Position Management staffing model?

AAllows a company to hire an unlimited number of employees for a single position.

BAllows for greater flexibility when hiring.

COffers greater control on each position open within an organization.

DOffers reporting capabilities on filled positions only.

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Suggested Answer: C

The correct answer is C -- Offers greater control on each position open within an organization.

The Position Management staffing model is designed for organizations that require precise headcount control and visibility into staffing levels. Each position represents a discrete role that must be created, approved, and tracked before a hire occurs.

This model provides a high degree of control over:

Vacancies and filled positions

Position attributes (FTE, job profile, location, etc.)

Time-to-fill metrics for open roles

Because every hire is linked to a specific position, administrators can effectively monitor workforce planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.

by Novella at Mar 08, 2026, 11:10 PM

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Ryan

4 days ago

I feel like the reporting capabilities might be important too, but I can't recall if that's the primary benefit or just a feature of the model.

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Hubert

9 days ago

I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I think flexibility in hiring was a key point. Could it be option B?

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Pearly

14 days ago

I think the Position Management model is about having better control over each position, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the main benefit.

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