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Question#1

When is an authoritative approach to leadership most likely to be effective?

A. When various catastrophes threaten a team's ability to meet its goal on schedule
B. When the leader is new to the organization and its problems and needs to establish trust
C. When the team is willing to work toward a goal but is not yet sure of how to get there
D. When the team shows signs of resisting the change the leader is trying to introduce

Explanation:
An authoritative leader leads by providing a bold vision and inviting team members to follow and join in achieving a goal. This is effective when the team is motivated and skilled but does not yet have direction.

Question#2

An organization is faced with the challenge of offering robust benefits to retain top talent while staying within budget.
How does a benefit needs assessment help address this concern?

A. Addresses employee engagement levels that impact productivity
B. Determines employee willingness to pay an increased portion of the benefit coverage
C. Understand what benefits have a positive impact on attracting and retaining talent
D. Helps to align the corporate strategy with the Employee Value Proposition

Explanation:
A needs assessment is a systematic process for determining and addressing needs, or "gaps" between current conditions and desired conditions. Completing a benefits needs assessment and analyzing the corresponding information allows the organization to revise benefit offerings to ensure top talent is retained.

Question#3

Corporate leadership has requested that HR develop an employee engagement strategy for a newly acquired division, and HR follows the model for strategic planning.
Which phase in strategic planning will focus on gathering information to create this strategy?

A. Development
B. Evaluation
C. Formulation
D. Implementation

Explanation:
The first phase in the strategic planning process is strategy formulation, which is followed by strategy development. The other choices are the third and fourth phases in strategic planning.

Question#4

What is a critical requirement of a business intelligence portal?

A. Engagement of the user through graphic elements
B. Access to a wide array of analytical tools
C. Ease in accessing data of interest and usefulness
D. Integration of external databases

Explanation:
An effective business intelligence portal is easy to use. One of the ways this is accomplished is by customizing a user's view to show the information and tools the user most commonly requires.

Question#5

Which of the following is an example of disparate treatment?

A. All production workers are subject to stricter attendance requirements.
B. Asians are subject to stricter disciplinary procedures.
C. A skill-based test with cultural nuances results in lower pass rates amongst minorities.
D. Height requirements are set for all firefighters.

Explanation:
Disparate treatment occurs when employees who are members of a protected class (in this case, Asians) are treated differently from other employees.
Option C and D are examples of disparate impact. Disparate impact occurs when people of a protected class are being disproportionately excluded from employment as a result of using seemingly neutral practices.

Exam Code: SHRM-SCPQ & A: 413 Q&AsUpdated:  2025-06-03

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