PHR and SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification Complete Review Guide: 2018 Exams [Paperback]

Essential review for the PHR/SPHR exams, aligned with the updated HRBoK

PHR/SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification?Review Guide is the ideal?companion to the PHR/SPHR Study?Guide, Fifth Edition, and PHR/SPHR Deluxe Study Guide, Second Edition. These self-study?guides are intended for HR professionals seeking to validate their skills and knowledge acquired through years of practical experience, or for?relative newcomers to the HR field looking to strengthen their resume.

Organized by those areas of knowledge and practices specific and necessary to human resource management (HRM), this handy review guide covers tasks, processes, and strategies as detailed in the updated A Guide to the Human Resource Body of Knowledge (HRBoK ), giving you clear guidance on what you need to know for the exams. You also get a year of FREE access to the Sybex online interactive learning environment and study tools, which feature flashcards, chapter tests, two bonus practice exams, and more. The review guide aligns with the HRCI test specifications, which detail the responsibilities and knowledge needed by today's HR professionals. Covers key functional areas in greater depth:

HR students and professionals studying for the PHR/SPHR certification need a trusted resource to aid in their preparationthis review guide does that and more.

Introduction xi

Part I PHR^? 1

Chapter 1 Business Management 3

Required Knowledge 5

Mission, Vision, and Values 5

Types of Organizational Structures 6

Legislative and Regulatory Processes 8

Ethical and Professional Standards 10

Corporate Governance and Compliance 10

Business Elemenló