HRCI Exam SPHR Topic 3 Question 102 Discussion

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Question #: 102
Topic #: 3

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Beth is a HR Professional for her organization and she's discussing the risk of growing her organization's business. What is risk and why would it be considered in HR for organizational growth?

ARisk is an uncertain event or condition that can have a positive or negative effect on the goals of an organization.

BRisk is an adverse event that can halt, hinder, or hurt the objectives of a business.

CRisk is a negative event that an organization must consider when adding new employees to grow a company.

DRisk is an uncertain event or condition that may help or hinder an organization. Adding employees can help positive risks or amplify negative risk events.

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Suggested Answer: D

Answer option D is correct.

Risk is uncertain - and in uncertainty lies opportunity. When an organization looks to grow and new employees may be added to the business, new employees can bring risk to the organization's operations, goals, and endeavors.

Answer option A is incorrect. This is a correct definition of risk, but it does not address the human resource-related risk events.

Answer option B is incorrect. Risk can be positive or negative, not just adverse.

Answer option C is incorrect. Risk isn't always negative. Risk can be positive or negative.

Chapter: Risk Management

Objective: Risk Identification

by Ona at Apr 03, 2025, 08:04 AM

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Alaine

6 days ago

Option A is the most comprehensive and accurate definition of risk. It covers both the positive and negative aspects of risk, which is important for HR to consider during organizational growth.

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Jacqueline

14 days ago

I agree with that. It's important for HR to consider risk when growing the business to avoid potential negative impacts.

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Helaine

24 days ago

I think risk is an uncertain event that can have positive or negative effects on the organization's goals.

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