Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What I’m reading about here, in this book, is called something different where I work. Which words are right?
Answer: Keep in mind that you are studying to pass a test that is predicated on HRCI’s definition of the HR body of knowledge. So, regardless of how a particular program might be labeled (or handled) at your current / prior organization(s), it’s important to think about it within the context of HRCI’s HR Body of Knowledge. Don’t worry too much if your organization uses different terminology. Instead, focus on understanding the ideas, how they play out in your own experience.
Question: I’m supposed to apply my own experience, right? But my own experience doesn’t line up with what is in these books. ...
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