Exam SPHR topic 2 question 33 discussion

Actual exam question from HRCI's SPHR

Question #: 33
Topic #: 2

You have been hired as a consultant for the HJN Company to help them in their strategic planning. They have asked you to help them create goals for the company. You recommend that the meeting participants use the SMART approach to goal setting. What is SMART?

A. It is a goal setting technique that defines the characteristics of a goal as Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Realistic, and Time-based.
B. It is a goal setting technique that defines the characteristics of a goal as Schedule, Monetary, Action-oriented, Risk, and Time-based.
C. It is a goal setting technique that defines the characteristics of a goal as Specific, Monitored, Accountable, Realistic, and Time-based.
D. It is a goal setting technique that defines the characteristics of a goal as Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Risk, and Tested.

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Suggested Answer: A 🗳️
Answer option A is correct.
SMART uses the characteristics of Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Realistic, and Time-based.
Answer option D is incorrect. This is not a correct definition of SMART goal setting so this choice is incorrect.
Answer option C is incorrect. This is not a correct definition of SMART goal setting so this choice is incorrect.
Answer option B is incorrect. This is not a correct definition of SMART goal setting so this choice is incorrect.
Reference: Professional in Human Resources Certification Study Guide, Sybex, ISBN: 978-0-470-43096-5. Chapter Four: Workforce Planning and Employment.
Chapter: Business Management and Strategy
Objective: Organizations

by pekata at April 5, 2025, 7:50 p.m.

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