SPHR Premium Exam Questions

Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation:

Job satisfaction can be improved by increasing both task identity and autonomy — both of which scored low (2 out of 5).

Expanding the position's scope (D) enhances task identity, letting employees see a full product/process through.

Increasing latitude (E) improves autonomy, which boosts empowerment and decision-making ownership.

These actions are drawn from the Job Characteristics Model (HackmanandOldham), a foundational framework in employee engagement and motivation.

A Business Impact Analysis (BIA) identifies how a disruption (e.g., cyberattack, disaster) would impact the organization’s operations, revenue, and compliance, allowing for prioritization and recovery planning.

Extract from HRCI-aligned HR knowledge (Risk Management):

SPHR-level risk strategies include “conducting a BIA to understand the potential consequences of interruptions to business-critical functions.” It’s a foundational step in developing disaster recovery and continuity planning.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) allows employers to mitigate penalties by takingcorrective action. Completing new I-9s in a transparent mannershows a good faith effort, which is considered during audits or enforcement actions.

SPHR-level compliance strategies stress prompt correction anddemonstrable intent to comply, particularly with documentation regulations like the I-9.

Reviewing the Internet history allows the employer to determine the nature and frequency of personal use without overstepping privacy boundaries, such as monitoring email.

SPHR domain guidance recommends “ensuring investigative practices comply with policy and legal frameworks.” Employers should use objective data and established protocols before taking further action​.