PHR®/SPHR® Professional in Human Resources Certification Study Guide, Third Edition

3.12. Answers to Review Questions

1. C. HR participates in the strategic planning process by providing expertise on attracting, retaining, and managing a qualified workforce. Organization strategies (A) are formulated by the executive team. Each business function participates in the environmental-scanning process (B), gathering information about its area of responsibility. Strategic goals (D) are identified by the executive team during the strategy formulation phase.

2. A. Corporate restructuring examines individual business units to eliminate redundancy, reduce costs, and increase production. Employee assimilation (B) is accomplished with new hire orientation and similar programs. Reengineering looks at the entire organization to improve efficiency ...