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HRCI GPHR Global Professional in Human Resource Exam Practice Test

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Question 1

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 2

An employee in Canada brings a charge against an organization headquartered in the U.S. for a wrongful dismissal. The organization appoints a third-party to make a binding decision for resolution. Which of the following describes this method of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)?

Options:

A.

Mediation

B.

Arbitration

C.

Conciliation

D.

Litigation

Question 3

Prior to beginning the localization process for an employee, HR should first:

Options:

A.

Determine the suitability of both the employee and the location.

B.

Establish a local remuneration package that ensures a mix of home- and host-country benefits.

C.

Change the employee's status to employment under local contract.

D.

Inform the employee that localization is not intended to be a permanent arrangement.

Question 4

When creating a diversity and inclusion action policy to apply across a global organization, what is the most important consideration?

Options:

A.

Local priorities

B.

Engagement surveys

C.

Performance indicators

D.

Development programs

Question 5

Which of the following has the biggest influence in determining the success of work-life balance programs?

Options:

A.

Corporate culture

B.

Office design

C.

Onsite services

D.

Employee morale

Question 6

Which of these elements are fundamental to effective HR risk management?

Options:

A.

Sufficient internal controls and audit function

B.

Ongoing policy formulation and risk reporting

C.

Periodic external assessment and industry survey

D.

Adequate awareness programs and employee training

Question 7

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 8

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 9

What is the greatest drawback of using a home-country-based balance sheet versus a headquarters-based balance sheet compensation approach for expatriates?

Options:

A.

Differences in assignee purchasing power from one host country to another

B.

Expatriates' reluctance to be repatriated to their home countries

C.

Equity between the expatriate and that of local compensation

D.

Perceived inequity of treatment based on country of origin

Question 10

Which of the following is the most effective way to support global change management strategies?

Options:

A.

Build a knowledge tracking system.

B.

Create a network of internal advocates.

C.

Develop information technology policies.

D.

Update recruitment and selection processes.

Question 11

A CEO asks the HR department to assist in identifying key personnel to help implement global growth. What is the HR department’s best response?

Options:

A.

Focus on building a leadership pipeline

B.

Identify employees to attend leadership development programs

C.

Suggest replacement of expatriate employees

D.

Outsource recruitment to a global staffing firm

Question 12

In a global consulting business where intellectual talent is vital to business results, HR adds the most value by focusing its efforts on which of the following?

Options:

A.

Labor cost, service, innovation

B.

Retention, performance, engagement

C.

Hiring, training, assessing

D.

Customer, product, market

Question 13

Which international market entry strategy involves a multinational organization acquiring an open area and building subsidiary facilities from scratch?

Options:

A.

Brownfield projects

B.

Greenfield ventures

C.

Franchise operations

D.

Mergers and alliances

Question 14

What strategy balances global efficiency and local responsiveness?

Options:

A.

Multinational

B.

Transnational

C.

Regional

D.

Multidomestic

Question 15

An HR leader is developing a global leadership development program. What is the most effective way to ensure it supports global strategy and succession planning?

Options:

A.

Focus the curriculum on headquarters leadership competencies

B.

Implement the program first in the most profitable markets

C.

Include leadership assessments tied to global strategic objectives

D.

Benchmark the program against competitors in each region

Question 16

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 sets a policy that requires hiring local managers in future cross-border acquisitions. What stage of organizational development does this represent?

Options:

A.

International

B.

Multinational

C.

Transnational

D.

Global

Question 17

Which of the following is most fundamental in making a global organization more diverse?

Options:

A.

Leadership commitment

B.

Unified information systems

C.

Effective communication channels

D.

Management training programs

Question 18

Which of the following must be included in the evaluation of HR metrics to improve decision-making?

Options:

A.

Year-over-year market demand

B.

The cost of vendor contracts

C.

Analysis and interpretation of data

D.

Number of total employee actions

Question 19

Which factor has a direct impact on the effectiveness of the HR function?

Options:

A.

Improving operations

B.

Enhancing profitability

C.

Understanding stakeholders

D.

Ensuring leadership well-being

Question 20

An employee is being sent on a support assignment to a country affected by an ongoing local interruption of transportation systems. Which of the following payments would most likely be provided to the employee?

Options:

A.

Mobility bonus

B.

Shipping stipend

C.

Hardship allowance

D.

Premium disbursement

Question 21

A young technical expert is sent to Hong Kong to improve the current human resource information system (HRIS). The current workforce is resisting change and takes direction only from their senior manager. What cultural conflict is being demonstrated?

Options:

A.

Specific versus diffuse

B.

Achievement versus ascription

C.

Universalism versus particularism

D.

Neutral versus affective

Question 22

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 23

What is the most common expatriate pay delivery model?

Options:

A.

Split pay method

B.

Lump-sum payment

C.

Secondment allowance

D.

Expense reimbursement

Question 24

What is the best way to ensure an organization complies with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)?

Options:

A.

Implement strict penalties

B.

Prevent any and all gift giving

C.

Create a bribery investigation team

D.

Keep accurate accounting books and records

Question 25

A fast-growing global tech firm is considering entering the Latin American market through acquisition. HR is asked to provide due diligence insights on labor risks. Which of the following would pose the GREATEST risk to business continuity post-acquisition?

Options:

A.

Lack of English proficiency among local staff

B.

Differences in holiday and leave entitlements

C.

Strong union presence with mandatory collective bargaining agreements

D.

Variability in payroll software across subsidiaries

Question 26

Which type of organization is most likely to staff a management position in another country with a parent-country national?

Options:

A.

A large financial organization with a conservative culture

B.

A mature consumer goods organization with long-standing international operations

C.

An advertising organization that supports numerous local clients

D.

A small start-up organization that has entered into an international licensing agreement

Question 27

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 28

Which of the following global mobility metrics best supports strategic workforce planning?

Options:

A.

Average relocation package cost

B.

Assignment failure rate by region

C.

Time-to-fill for international roles

D.

Repatriate retention rate within 12 months

Question 29

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 30

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 31

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 32

The best way to retain expatriates when their assignment ends is to:

Options:

A.

Integrate selection, performance management, and repatriation into one strategicprocess.

B.

Continue to maintain the level of benefits that the assignee enjoyed during the assignment.

C.

Conduct 360 reviews for post-assignment feedback.

D.

Create interim consulting roles for international projects.

Question 33

Which term applies when there is no external frame of reference for comparing one set of rules to another set of rules?

Options:

A.

Power distance

B.

Uncertainty avoidance

C.

Ethical relativism

D.

Ethnocentric attitude

Question 34

When transitioning an expatriate from a country with high individualism to one with low individualism, which of the following compensation practices should HR adopt?

Options:

A.

Personal performance bonus

B.

Group-based bonus pay

C.

Individual praise and reward

D.

External market-based pay

Question 35

If HR wants to develop an integrated corporate social responsibility (CSR) program for the joint venture, it should:

Options:

A.

Research local laws on charitable tax deductions.

B.

Ensure that employees receive paid time off to volunteer.

C.

Choose a global partner that operates in the same countries.

D.

Align Eastern and Western understanding of community giving.

Question 36

A U.S.-based MNC expands into India and receives backlash for failing to accommodate local religious holidays. What should HR do to ensure cultural integration in global policies?

Options:

A.

Apply HQ holiday policies consistently across all regions

B.

Delegate all holiday decisions to local managers

C.

Create a global holiday calendar that includes flexible local observances

D.

Offer a standard number of floating holidays for all employees

Question 37

When conducting an employee investigation, which of the following is the most effective approach for the facilitator?

Options:

A.

Asking open-ended questions

B.

Offering a suggestion or potential solution

C.

Summarizing only main points in the conversation

D.

Allowing the conversation to continue without interruption

Question 38

Which country would have the most success with a strictly defined reporting structure?

Options:

A.

United States

B.

Australia

C.

India

D.

Denmark

Question 39

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be a consideration in the determination of hardship allowances?

Options:

A.

Cost of goods and services

B.

Quality of available housing

C.

Accessibility of medical facilities

D.

Length of the assignment

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