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Question 1 of 51

1. Question

What is the primary purpose of a human resources strategic plan? Single Choice

To manage daily HR administration
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To align HR practices with long term organisational goals
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To replace all HR staff
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To reduce employee salaries
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Question 2 of 51

2. Question

Which three resources must be aligned with the corporate strategic plan? Single Choice

Technology, finance, and human resources
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Marketing, sales, and customer service
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Finance, logistics, and procurement
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IT, legal, and compliance
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Question 3 of 51

3. Question

A PEST analysis examines which external factors? Single Choice

People, ethics, sustainability, teamwork
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Political, economic, social, technological
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Performance, evaluation, staffing, training
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Planning, execution, strategy, tactics
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Question 4 of 51

4. Question

Which of the following is part of the internal environment? Single Choice

Government policy
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Global economic trends
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Technological disruption
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Employee morale
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Question 5 of 51

5. Question

Which option is a common labour sourcing method? Single Choice

Hiring only from competitors
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Eliminating recruitment entirely
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Contractors and consultants
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Hiring only full-time staff
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Question 6 of 51

6. Question

Job design primarily focuses on: Single Choice

Employee hobbies
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Tasks, duties, and responsibilities of a role
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Office layout
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Social media behaviour
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Question 7 of 51

7. Question

Which legislation governs minimum employment conditions in Australia? Single Choice

Privacy Act 1988
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Racial Discrimination Act 1975
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WHS Act 2011
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Fair Work Act 2009
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Question 8 of 51

8. Question

Which type of employee typically works fewer than 40 hours per week? Single Choice

Part time employee
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Full time employee
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Contractor
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Consultant
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Question 9 of 51

9. Question

Which HR service option involves hiring workers for short term assignments through an agency? Single Choice

Trainees
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Job share employees
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Temporary employees
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Graduate employees
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Question 10 of 51

10. Question

Which type of worker is hired for their expert advice rather than ongoing labour? Single Choice

Consultant
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Casual employee
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Trainee
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Graduate employee
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Question 11 of 51

11. Question

What is the first step in selecting HR technology? Single Choice

Choosing the cheapest vendor
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Determining the HR department’s specific needs
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Asking employees for their favourite software
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Purchasing software immediately
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Question 12 of 51

12. Question

Which HR strategy focuses on preparing employees for future roles? Single Choice

Outsourcing
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Training and development
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Downsizing
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Job sharing
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Question 13 of 51

13. Question

Senior management support is essential because: Single Choice

It allows HR to avoid accountability
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It replaces the need for HR planning
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It eliminates the need for communication
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It provides financial backing and cultural reinforcement
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Question 14 of 51

14. Question

What is the first step in risk analysis? Single Choice

Manage the risks
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Estimate the risks
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Identify the risks
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Ignore the risks
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Question 15 of 51

15. Question

Which HR area is most affected by poor job analysis? Single Choice

Payroll processing
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Office maintenance
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Social media marketing
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Workforce planning
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Question 16 of 51

16. Question

Monitoring the HR strategic plan involves: Single Choice

Checking progress and relevance during implementation
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Rewriting the entire plan weekly
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Ignoring feedback
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Avoiding communication with managers
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Question 17 of 51

17. Question

Adapting the HR plan is necessary when: Single Choice

Circumstances change internally or externally
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HR staff prefer a new plan
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Employees request shorter meetings
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The organisation wants to reduce paperwork
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Question 18 of 51

18. Question

Evaluating performance against plan objectives helps to: Single Choice

Punish low performing employees
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Ensure objectives are met and identify improvements
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Replace the HR team
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Reduce organisational communication
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Question 19 of 51

19. Question

Which of the following is a key component of a strategic HR plan? Single Choice

Employee lunch schedules
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Social media guidelines
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Office décor preferences
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Mission, vision, and core values
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Question 20 of 51

20. Question

Which HR service option involves two employees sharing one full time role? Single Choice

Casual employees
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Contractors
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Job share employees
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Offshore workers
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Question 21 of 51

21. Question

Which elements are typically included in a corporate strategic plan? Multiple Answers

Mission and vision
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Strategic goals
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Employee lunch schedules
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Key performance indicators
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Question 22 of 51

22. Question

Which resources must be aligned with the corporate strategic plan? Multiple Answers

Technology
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Financial resources
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Human resources
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Office décor
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Question 23 of 51

23. Question

Which factors are part of a PEST analysis? Multiple Answers

Political
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Economic
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Social
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Technological
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Question 24 of 51

24. Question

Which items belong to the internal environment of an organisation? Multiple Answers

Employee morale
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Vendor management
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Cultural changes
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Global economic trends
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Question 25 of 51

25. Question

Which trends may impact HR management? Multiple Answers

Ageing workforce
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Multi-generational employees
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Weather patterns
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Changing attitudes toward work
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Question 26 of 51

26. Question

Which steps help forecast future labour needs? Multiple Answers

Scrutinising the job market
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Evaluating organisational needs
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Anticipating turnover
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Ignoring demographic data
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Question 27 of 51

27. Question

Which are common labour sourcing options? Multiple Answers

Contractors
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Employee hobby groups
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Consultants
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Offshore workers
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Question 28 of 51

28. Question

Which employment types are used for flexible staffing? Multiple Answers

Casual employees
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Temporary employees
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Job share employees
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Lease employees
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Question 29 of 51

29. Question

Which factors influence job design? Multiple Answers

Office Admin family
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Sequence of work
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Required skill level
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Employee favourite colours
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Question 30 of 51

30. Question

Technology may impact job roles by: Multiple Answers

Making some roles obsolete
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Increasing job complexity
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Reducing the need for training
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Changing required skill sets
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Question 31 of 51

31. Question

Which legislation affects HR practices in Australia? Multiple Answers

Fair Work Act 2009
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Privacy Act 1988
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Sex Discrimination Act 1984
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Copyright Act 1968
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Question 32 of 51

32. Question

Which HR practices support strategic alignment? Multiple Answers

Office decor
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Workforce planning
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Performance appraisal
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Recruitment and selection
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Question 33 of 51

33. Question

Which HR service options may reduce long term staffing costs? Multiple Answers

Suppliers
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Contractors
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Casual labour
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Full time only hiring
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Question 34 of 51

34. Question

Which steps are part of selecting HR technology? Multiple Answers

Identify HR needs
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Review vendor demonstrations
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Shortlist suitable providers
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Choose the most colourful software
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Question 35 of 51

35. Question

Which strategies may be included in a strategic HR plan? Multiple Answers

Restructuring
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Training and development
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Recruitment strategies
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Staff retention
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Question 36 of 51

36. Question

Senior management support is essential because it provides: Multiple Answers

Financial backing
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Personal gifts for HR staff
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Cultural reinforcement
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Approval for HR initiatives
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Question 37 of 51

37. Question

Which areas pose HR related risks? Multiple Answers

Workforce planning
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Product defects
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Performance appraisal
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Staff birthday celebrations
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Question 38 of 51

38. Question

Which steps are part of risk analysis? Multiple Answers

Ignore risks
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Identify risks
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Estimate risks
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Manage risks
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Question 39 of 51

39. Question

Effective implementation of an HR strategic plan requires: Multiple Answers

Clear communication
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Collaboration with managers
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Avoiding feedback
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Consistent monitoring
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Question 40 of 51

40. Question

Evaluating HR strategy performance involves: Multiple Answers

Comparing outcomes to objectives
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Identifying gaps and improvements
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Reviewing alignment with mission and values
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Eliminating all HR policies
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Question 41 of 51

41. Question

Fill the Gaps

A strategic plan outlines an organisation’s long‑term BLANK 1 of 1 and the steps required to achieve them.

A strategic plan outlines an organisation’s long‑term Fill in the blank 1 of 1 and the steps required to achieve them.

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Question 42 of 51

42. Question

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A PEST analysis examines political, economic, social and BLANK 1 of 1 factors that influence HR strategy.

A PEST analysis examines political, economic, social and Fill in the blank 1 of 1 factors that influence HR strategy.

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Question 43 of 51

43. Question

Fill the Gaps

The internal environment includes factors such as employee morale, management style and BLANK 1 of 1 issues.

The internal environment includes factors such as employee morale, management style and Fill in the blank 1 of 1 issues.

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Question 44 of 51

44. Question

Fill the Gaps

Future labour needs must consider competency, number, quality and BLANK 1 of 1 of labour required.

Future labour needs must consider competency, number, quality and Fill in the blank 1 of 1 of labour required.

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Question 45 of 51

45. Question

Fill the Gaps

Contractors and consultants are examples of external BLANK 1 of 1 options used to source labour.

Contractors and consultants are examples of external Fill in the blank 1 of 1 options used to source labour.

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Question 46 of 51

46. Question

Fill the Gaps

Job design outlines the tasks, duties and BLANK 1 of 1 associated with a specific job.

Job design outlines the tasks, duties and Fill in the blank 1 of 1 associated with a specific job.

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Question 47 of 51

47. Question

Fill the Gaps

Technology can significantly change job roles by altering required BLANK 1 of 1 and knowledge.

Technology can significantly change job roles by altering required Fill in the blank 1 of 1 and knowledge.

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Question 48 of 51

48. Question

Fill the Gaps

The Fair Work Act 2009 provides the minimum BLANK 1 of 1 and conditions for Australian employees.

The Fair Work Act 2009 provides the minimum Fill in the blank 1 of 1 and conditions for Australian employees.

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Question 49 of 51

49. Question

Fill the Gaps

A strategic HR plan must align with the organisation’s mission, vision and core BLANK 1 of 1.

A strategic HR plan must align with the organisation’s mission, vision and core Fill in the blank 1 of 1 .

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Question 50 of 51

50. Question

Fill the Gaps

Risk analysis involves identifying, estimating and BLANK 1 of 1 risks that may affect HR strategy.

Risk analysis involves identifying, estimating and Fill in the blank 1 of 1 risks that may affect HR strategy.

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Question 51 of 51

51. Question

Match the Term to the Definition