Shrm Society for Human Resource Management Complete Study Guide - Shrm-Cp Exam and Shrm-Scp Exam

Advance your current career or start a new one by obtaining the industry-leading SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP certifications
 
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world's largest professional association for Human Resources practitioners. Its certifications, while challenging to obtain, open enormous opportunities in the HR field and prove your competence and expertise in the profession.
 
In SHRM Society for Human Resource Management Complete Study Guide: SHRM-CP Exam and SHRM-SCP Exam, veteran HR consultant Sandra M. Reed delivers a comprehensive roadmap to achieving the premier certification for global human resource professionals. You'll get access to Sybex's comprehensive study package, including an assessment test, chapter tests, practice exams, electronic flashcards, and a glossary of key terms.
 
Discover hands-on, practical exercises that prepare you for real-world HR interviews and jobs as you master the technical, leadership, and business competencies you'll need to succeed on the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP Exams and in your new HR career. This book also provides:
* Fully updated information for the latest SHRM Certified Professional and Senior Certified Professional exams
* Opportunities for new career transitions or advancement with a highly sought-after professional certification
* Access to Sybex online study tools, with chapter review questions, full-length practice exams, hundreds of electronic flashcards, and a glossary of key terms
 
Perfect for HR leaders who wish to pursue the SHRM Senior Certified Professional or SHRM Certified Professional designations, this study guide also teaches the skills required by anyone seeking to transition into an HR-related role. It offers intuitive and easy-to-follow organization and comprehensive domain coverage ideal for experienced and novice professionals alike.

List of contents

Introduction xxiii
 
SHRM CP Assessment Test xxvi
 
Part I Preparing for the Exams 1
 
Chapter 1 The Basics of SHRM Certification 3
 
Exam Notables 4
 
Exam Overview 4
 
Exam Eligibility 5
 
Exam Basics 6
 
The SHRM Exam Objectives 10
 
Breaking Down the BoCK 10
 
The Value of HR Certification 14
 
Summary 16
 
Key Terms 16
 
Exam Essentials 16
 
Chapter 2 Preparing for the Exam 19
 
Exam Notables 20
 
Study Plans 20
 
Group vs. Self-Study 21
 
The SHRM Exam Objectives 22
 
Using Exam Weights 22
 
Practice Exams 24
 
Exam-Taking
 
Strategies 24
 
Understand the Stem 25
 
Guess When Necessary 26
 
Exam Day Basics 26
 
Mental Mechanisms 27
 
Mindset 28
 
Confidence Building 29
 
Summary 30
 
Exam Essentials 31
 
Part II Understanding Human Resource Competencies 33
 
Chapter 3 The Dynamic Environment of Human Resource Management 35
 
Exam Notables 36
 
An Evolving Landscape 36
 
Strategic Alignment 37
 
Global Operations 37
 
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 37
 
Talent Acquisition and Workforce Management 37
 
Regulatory Environment 38
 
Measuring Results 38
 
Corporate Social Responsibility 38
 
HR Demographics 38
 
A Day in the Life of HR 40
 
HR Professional Development 42
 
Managing Burnout 43
 
Summary 45
 
Exam Essentials 45
 
Chapter 4 The Business Competency Cluster 47
 
Exam Notables 48
 
Business Competencies 49
 
Business Acumen 49
 
Business and Competitive Awareness 49
 
Financial Analysis 51
 
Strategic Alignment 53
 
Consultation 58
 
Evaluating Business Challenges 59
 
Designing and Implementing HR Solutions 59
 
Critical Evaluation 63
 
Data Advocate 63
 
Data Gathering and Analysis 64
 
Summary 66
 
Key Terms 66
 
Exam Essentials 66
 
Part III The People Knowledge Domain 69
 
Chapter 5 Strategic Human Resource Management 71
 
Exam Notables 72
 
The SHRM Exam Objectives 73
 
Strategic Business Management 75
 
Systems Theory 76
 
Systems Thinking 76
 
Strategic Planning 77
 
Strategic Analysis 78
 
The Strategic Planning Process 81
 
Strategy Formulation 81
 
Strategy Implementation and Evaluation 83
 
Project Management 84
 
SHRM SCP Only 85
 
Becoming Strategic Business Partners 86
 
Engaging Leaders 86
 
Evaluating HR Activities 87
 
Summary 88
 
Key Terms 88
 
Exam Essentials 89
 
Review Questions 90
 
Chapter 6 Talent Acquisition 93
 
Exam Notables 94
 
The SHRM Exam Objectives 94
 
Aligning Strategy 96
 
Mergers and Acquisitions 96
 
Joint Ventures 97
 
Strategic Alliance 97
 
Divestitures and Downturns 97
 
Talent Planning 98
 
The Employer Brand 99
 
Employee Value Proposition 99
 
Job Analysis and Descriptions 100
 
Recruiting 102
 
Recruiting Methods 103
 
Selection 104
 
Employment Interviews 104
 
Assessment Centers 105
 
Job Offers 106
 
Education, Certification, and Licensing 106
 
Negotiation Techniques 107
 
Acculturation, Socialization, Orientation, and Onboarding

About the author

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
SANDRA M. REED, SPHR and SHRM-SCP, is a leading expert in the certification of Human Resource Professionals. She is the author of HRCI's Official Guide to the Human Resource Body of Knowledge, and case studies, and learning modules for the Society for Human Resource Management. Reed holds her undergraduate degree in Industrial-Organizational psychology, and her graduate degree in Organizational Leadership. She is a Master Practitioner of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator personality assessment (MBTI), and the owner of a business consulting group that specializes in strategy, organizational effectiveness/design and leadership development for small businesses. Find her at www.sandrareed.co/.

Summary

Advance your current career or start a new one by obtaining the industry-leading SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP certifications

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world's largest professional association for Human Resources practitioners. Its certifications, while challenging to obtain, open enormous opportunities in the HR field and prove your competence and expertise in the profession.

In SHRM Society for Human Resource Management Complete Study Guide: SHRM-CP Exam and SHRM-SCP Exam, veteran HR consultant Sandra M. Reed delivers a comprehensive roadmap to achieving the premier certification for global human resource professionals. You'll get access to Sybex's comprehensive study package, including an assessment test, chapter tests, practice exams, electronic flashcards, and a glossary of key terms.

Discover hands-on, practical exercises that prepare you for real-world HR interviews and jobs as you master the technical, leadership, and business competencies you'll need to succeed on the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP Exams and in your new HR career. This book also provides:
* Fully updated information for the latest SHRM Certified Professional and Senior Certified Professional exams
* Opportunities for new career transitions or advancement with a highly sought-after professional certification
* Access to Sybex online study tools, with chapter review questions, full-length practice exams, hundreds of electronic flashcards, and a glossary of key terms

Perfect for HR leaders who wish to pursue the SHRM Senior Certified Professional or SHRM Certified Professional designations, this study guide also teaches the skills required by anyone seeking to transition into an HR-related role. It offers intuitive and easy-to-follow organization and comprehensive domain coverage ideal for experienced and novice professionals alike.

Product details

• Authors: Sandra M Reed, Sandra M. Reed, Sm Reed, Reed Sandra M.
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2021
• EAN: 9781119805489
• ISBN: 978-1-119-80548-9
• No. of pages: 496
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Business administration, companies; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Management; Projektmanagement, Prüfungsvorbereitung, Personalmanagement, Personalwesen, Business & management, test prep, Project management, Wirtschaft u. Management, Misc (other) certifications, Sonstige Zertifizierungen