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HRCI GPHR Global Professional in Human Resource Exam Practice Test

Demo: 39 questions
Total 130 questions

Global Professional in Human Resource Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which cultural dimension is characterized by the reliance on relationships rather than on written agreement?

Options:

A.

Individualism

B.

Universalism

C.

Particularism

D.

Egalitarianism

Question 2

Who has the primary responsibility for the success of an organization’s diversity strategy?

Options:

A.

Human resources

B.

Global mobility team

C.

Senior management

D.

Global branding team

Question 3

A European technology firm with operations in Brazil is preparing for a merger with a U.S.-based competitor. What HR issue should be addressed FIRST during the due diligence process?

Options:

A.

Alignment of compensation structures

B.

Differences in severance laws and employment contracts

C.

Integration of HR technology systems

D.

Leadership communication strategies

Question 4

Which of the following HR practices best supports internal global mobility and career development?

Options:

A.

Posting internal job openings on the company intranet

B.

Sending out job announcements via global newsletters

C.

Keeping individual development plans (IDPs) private between employee and manager

D.

Conducting annual succession planning

Question 5

Which of the following is the primary objective for corporate recognition programs?

Options:

A.

Reduce voluntary turnover

B.

Reward long service

C.

Increase employee efforts

D.

Improve training efforts

Question 6

Having standardized global policies issued from headquarters:

Options:

A.

Is easier for local employees to understand and accept.

B.

Is the preferred approach for all multinational employers.

C.

Exposes an employer to greater liability.

D.

Allows an employer to ignore local regulations.

Question 7

Administering a legally defensible and non-discriminatory performance appraisal requires:

Options:

A.

A behavioral assessment as part of the appraisal

B.

The appraisal tool to be robust and accommodating of multiple dimensions

C.

Evidence-based reviews inclusive of employee performance documentation

Question 8

The relationship between HR investment and financial performance is most affected by:

Options:

A.

Succession planning

B.

A clear link to strategy

C.

Global market fluctuations

D.

Financial planning

Question 9

A manager from a high-context culture needs to deliver constructive feedback to a team member from a low-context culture. To successfully deliver feedback, the manager will:

Options:

A.

Discuss family and personal items first before delivering constructive feedback.

B.

Start the meeting on time and stay focused on the discussion topic.

C.

Allow the meeting to take its natural course of direction based on the conversation.

D.

Use humor to diffuse tension when delivering constructive feedback.

Question 10

When developing a cross-cultural team that includes members from high-power distance societies, what is critical to the success of the team?

Options:

A.

Treating everyone as equals

B.

Having a quick reaction to issues

C.

Being aware of levels of social status

D.

Questioning team members’ ideas in public

Question 11

The most important reason for organizations to customize benefit programs by country is to:

Options:

A.

Meet the employees' needs

B.

Be more cost-effective

C.

Standardize administration

D.

Improve return on investment

Question 12

An international assignee who will be setting up operations in another country should demonstrate:

Options:

A.

A preference for a structured approach.

B.

High scores on cultural adaptability screening.

C.

Competency with onboarding programs.

D.

Proficiency in the interviewing process.

Question 13

Why is the "transfer of learning" concept very important in training and development programs?

Options:

A.

It allows a new employee to quickly understand and learn the new organization.

B.

Employees are able to apply what they have learned in day-to-day activities.

C.

Job shadowing is the most popular approach in teaching someone a new skill.

D.

It allows trainees to ask questions to fully understand a new concept.

Question 14

Which of the following is the most common initial strategy that organizations use to enter the international market?

Options:

A.

Acquisitions

B.

Greenfield operations

C.

Joint ventures

D.

Exportation

Question 15

Outsourcing becomes attainable for an organization when the processes to be outsourced:

Options:

A.

Are flexible in nature

B.

Can be rolled out globally

C.

Can be evaluated and controlled

D.

Are strategic

Question 16

The top priority when creating a global executive compensation system is to ensure that it:

Options:

A.

Provides equity in base pay between countries

B.

Supports the international business goals

C.

Standardizes bonus programs across all geographies

D.

Creates consistency in management objectives

Question 17

Which of the following workplace trends must be included in HR planning for a global workforce?

Options:

A.

Reduced use of metrics

B.

Increased fixed labor cost

C.

Greater use of virtual teams

D.

Decreased need for collaboration

Question 18

Employment relationships for most employees in Europe are primarily governed by:

Options:

A.

Informal customs and practices

B.

Individual contracts of employment

C.

The European Union Data Protection Directive

D.

At-will employment arrangements

Question 19

Which of the following is one of the most difficult challenges when designing benefits programs for different countries?

Options:

A.

Deciding the amount that employees will pay for benefits in each country

B.

Obtaining local market data for benefits offered in each country

C.

Evaluating a standard cost-of-benefits allowance in the market of each country

D.

Understanding the wide variety of approaches to benefits used in each country

Question 20

Which of the following are the most important factors for a global organization to consider when designing an engagement survey? (Select TWO options.)

Options:

A.

Workplace conditions

B.

Business unit, segment, and functional areas

C.

Company culture

D.

Total employee compensation and benefits

E.

Country and regional norms

Question 21

An employee expresses concern about being passed over for a strategic international assignment in favor of a high-potential employee. What is the best way for the organization to address this concern?

Options:

A.

Fast-track the employee’s development

B.

Notify the employee of the need to wait in line

C.

Conduct a talent review process for the employee

D.

Interview the employee to determine the employee’s suitability

Question 22

What strategy balances global efficiency and local responsiveness?

Options:

A.

Multinational

B.

Transnational

C.

Regional

D.

Multidomestic

Question 23

The most important business objective of diversity and inclusion programs is to:

Options:

A.

Ensure an equal number of men and women.

B.

Increase awareness of employee affinity groups.

C.

Implement a proactive approach to defend against bias-related litigation.

D.

Increase productivity by leveraging contributions of a broader talent pool.

Question 24

The call center department of a global organization has a high new hire attrition rate. The HR manager is responsible for addressing this issue in the organization.

Which of the following is the best recruiting approach to reduce new hire attrition?

Options:

A.

Realistic job preview

B.

On-the-job training (OJT)

C.

Peer-to-peer interviews

D.

Office tour

Question 25

Which of the following is considered an equalization adjustment in an international assignee's compensation package?

Options:

A.

Hardship allowance

B.

Reimbursement for payments into host-country welfare plans

C.

Education allowance for self, children, and/or spouse

D.

Home leave

Question 26

What is the most common reason for the failure of an expatriate assignment?

Options:

A.

Family adjustment

B.

Language barriers

C.

Cultural differences

D.

Technical capabilities

Question 27

Which of the following is the most prevalent reason for a long-term, learning-driven expatriate assignment?

Options:

A.

Employee retention

B.

Cost control

C.

Competency development

D.

Problem solving

Question 28

Compared to collectivist cultures, it can be observed that individualist cultures:

Options:

A.

usually have individuals showing higher loyalty to the organization.

B.

emphasize individual merit over group achievement.

C.

measure individual contributions within team and group achievement.

D.

consider lateral mobility as personal career advancement.

Question 29

A global financial services company has adopted a geocentric staffing model and is now experiencing challenges with integrating talent from diverse backgrounds into strategic leadership roles. Which of the following should HR implement to best support leadership alignment across cultures?

Options:

A.

Assign global leaders to a common leadership development program based at HQ

B.

Launch a cross-cultural mentoring and coaching program for emerging leaders

C.

Standardize leadership KPIs across all countries

D.

Provide relocation support for diverse leaders moving to HQ

Question 30

Which of the following is the best example of surface culture?

Options:

A.

History

B.

Religion

C.

Tradition

D.

Language

Question 31

Which of the following are fundamental elements for communicating to a global workforce? (Select TWO options.)

Options:

A.

Detail

B.

Intuition

C.

Structure

D.

Sensitivity

E.

Openness

Question 32

What are the challenges faced by multinational enterprises regarding global mobility and talent management? (Select TWO options.)

Options:

A.

High turnover of third-country nationals

B.

Lack of high-potential talent in global locations

C.

Ease in developing effective global talent pipelines

D.

Full integration between global mobility and talent functions

E.

Ability to retain high-potential talent after international assignments

Question 33

If the HR team in Germany follows a home-based approach to assignment pay, it may find that:

Options:

A.

Most expatriates want to remain abroad beyond the end of their assignments.

B.

The cost of assignment administration increases dramatically.

C.

The lack of internal equity will cause tension within the joint venture.

D.

Local laws in China make home-based pay too costly.

Question 34

In the context of a transnational business model, which HR approach best supports knowledge sharing across regional and global teams?

Options:

A.

Establishing independent centers of excellence in each country

B.

Decentralizing talent development to local subsidiaries

C.

Creating cross-border project teams with rotational leadership

D.

Implementing a regionally tailored performance appraisal system

Question 35

Which of the following most influences ethical attitudes among employees in different countries?

Options:

A.

Training programs

B.

Corporate values

C.

Leadership behaviors

D.

National cultures

Question 36

An organization acquires a manufacturing company and replaces the host-country manager with their first expatriate manager. The manager is unfamiliar with the local customs and does not speak the language. The manager was given a directive from headquarters to reduce workforce by 10% immediately. This results in a disruptive protest which the manager is unable to contain. After 3 months, the organization repatriates the manager.

The organization stabilizes after hiring a local manager to run the manufacturing plant. This staffing approach is:

Options:

A.

Regiocentric

B.

Ethnocentric

C.

Polycentric

D.

Geocentric

Question 37

A key characteristic of organizational culture is:

Options:

A.

It can be quickly changed by upper management

B.

It has little impact on an employee’s perception of their role

C.

It provides long-term guidance on behavior

D.

It is based exclusively on written values

Question 38

What assignment compensation structure often makes it difficult to localize long-serving expatriates?

Options:

A.

Home-based pay

B.

Net-to-net

C.

Hybrid plan

D.

Incentive distribution plan

Question 39

What is the first step in creating an international assignment policy?

Options:

A.

Determining the type of assignments the organization will use

B.

Creating a communication plan for stakeholders

C.

Identifying assignment locations

D.

Developing benefits and compensation models

Demo: 39 questions
Total 130 questions