Exam SPHR topic 1 question 39 discussion

Actual exam question from HRCI's SPHR

Question #: 39
Topic #: 1

Which of the following is a term used to describe efforts made by a downsizing company to help former employees through the transition to new jobs and helps them re-orientate to the job market?

A. Utility function
B. Outplacement
C. Duty of diligence
D. Exit interview

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Suggested Answer: B 🗳️
Answer option B is correct.
Outplacement is a term used to describe efforts made by a downsizing company to help former employees through the transition to new jobs and helps them re- orientate to the job market.
Answer option A is incorrect. The utility function is a term that describes the exact amount of risk an organization is willing to tolerate. Generally, the higher the priority of the thing that the risk is affecting, the lower the risk tolerance.
Answer option C is incorrect. The common law term duty of diligence describes an employee's responsibility to act with reasonable care and skill for the employer.
This is part of the employee-employer payment contract.
Answer option D is incorrect. An exit interview is conducted by HR department before an employee leaves the company.
Reference: "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outplacement"
Chapter: Workforce Planning and Employment
Objective: Organization Exit/Off-Boarding Processes

by pekata at April 5, 2025, 6:29 p.m.

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