PHR Exam Prep Professional in Human Resources

by Winterfield, Cathy

• ISBN13: 9780789756121
• ISBN10: 0789756129
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Package
• Copyright: 2015-08-31
• Publisher: Pearson IT Certification

Summary

Score Higher on the PHR^® Exam!

We provide you with the proven study tools and expert insight that will help you score higher on your exam

• Study Tips like the advice and instruction that a personal tutor might provide
• Notes, Tips, and Cautions provide you with hints and strategies that will help you reduce your mistakes on the exam
• Comprehensive discussion of all six functional areas covered on the PHR Exam
• Practice Questions that include detailed explanations of correct and incorrect answers—so you can learn the material from your success and mistakes

 

COMPREHENSIVE! Succeed with comprehensive learning and practice tests

• Master the PHR exam materials in all six tested functional areas
• Prepare with a comprehensive practice test
• Analyze your test readiness and areas for further study with topic-focused chapter tests
• CD-ROM–based practice exam includes an interactive test engine for a meaningful exam experience with 175 questions
• Learn important test-taking strategies to maximize your score and diminish your anxiety

 

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Author Biography

Cathy Lee Pantano Winterfield, MBA, MSHE, SPHR, ACC, is president of NovaCore Performance Solutions, a coaching firm dedicated to enhancing the performance of individuals and teams in the workplace. This enterprise represents the culmination of more than 25 years of experience in human resources, training, consulting, management, and coaching in businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and governmental entities. Previously, Cathy served as a member of the extension faculty of Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations, where she was the director of human resource management programs.

Cathy has written numerous books:

 

• Performance Appraisals, for Silver Lining Publications, a division of Barnes & Noble
• Mission-Driven Interviewing: Moving Beyond Behavior Based Questions, by PTI Publishing
• PHR Exam Prep (First, Second, and Third Editions)
• SPHR Exam Prep (Third Edition), by Pearson IT Certification
• PHR/SPHR Quick Reference, by Pearson IT Certification

 

Cathy has presented at national and local conferences on a variety of topics related to human resources and management development. In addition, she has coauthored more than a dozen online courses in leadership, human resources, management development, and organ donation. Cathy holds a bachelor of arts degree from Ithaca College; an MBA from Pace University; and a master’s degree in higher education from Kaplan University, with a specialty in Online College Teaching. She has earned the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential from the International Coach Federation. She is also a certified administrator of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Assessments. Cathy has likewise earned the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) designation from the Human Resource Certification Institute; and the CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) designation from WorldatWork. She is a member of the Society for Human Resources Management, the American Society for Training & Development, and the International Coach Federation.

Table of Contents

1. The PHR Examination: An overview
2. HR: A body of underlying knowledge and principles
3. Strategic management
4. Workforce planning and employment
5. Human Resource development
6. Total Rewards
7. Employee and Labor Relations
8. Risk Management
9. Practice Exam 1
10. Answer Key - Practice Exam 1