SHRM-CP Practice Exam

An organization redesigns from functional silos into cross-functional product teams. This is an example of a change in:

1. AThe employee value proposition only
2. BPayroll processing
3. COrganizational structure and designCorrect
4. DTotal Rewards philosophy

Why: Moving from functional silos to cross-functional teams changes how work, authority, and reporting are organized, which is organizational structure and design. It is not primarily a rewards, payroll, or branding change.

A structured, job-related interview using the same questions and scoring guide for every candidate primarily improves:

1. AThe starting salary of each candidate
2. BConsistency and defensibility of selection decisionsCorrect
3. CThe employer's social media presence
4. DThe length of the hiring process only

Why: Structured interviews apply consistent, job-related criteria, which improves reliability and reduces bias in selection decisions. They are a talent-acquisition best practice rather than a branding, timing, or compensation tool.