Synopses & Reviews
The SPHR Exam Prep, Third Edition is the most comprehensive and up to date book on the market. Unlike other books that teach to both the Senior Professional in Human Resources and Professional in Human Resources exams, this book is focused on just the SPHR exam, providing targeted training. Exam objectives are thoroughly detailed, providing readers precisely the information they need to know to score higher on their exams.
The book features the Exam Prep Proven Method of Study which includes Exam Alerts, tips, notes, sidebars, hundreds of SPHR practice questions, relevant exercises, review breaks, a glossary, objective reference sheet, a practice exam CD, and a full practice exam in the book.
Psychological and emotional support for approaching this critical exam is offered throughout the book to help mentally prepare SPHR candidates for taking the test. The book helps PHR candidates assess their exam readiness with practice exam questions along with helping candidates develop effective study habits tailored for PHR exam preparation. As an HR professor, the author has unique and time-tested methods that help candidates make effective use of their time and preferred learning styles. This book serves as the perfect complement to the larger and very deep SPHR training courses that exist today. This third edition of the SPHR Exam Prep provides direct support for SPHR candidates, and is updated to match recent exam changes for the most comprehensive and focused preparation tool on the market.
Synopsis
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Score Higher on the SPHR 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 SPHR 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 SPHR 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
Pearson IT Certification Practice Test
The CD-ROM--based practice exam includes an interactive test engine for a realistic exam experience with 175 questions.
Includes Exclusive Offer for 70% Off Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test
CATHY LEE PANTANO WINTERFIELD, MBA, MSHE, SPHR, ACC, is President of NovaCore Performance Solutions, a firm dedicated to enhancing individual and team workplace performance. She has more than 25 years of experience in HR, training, consulting, management, and coaching for businesses, non-profits, and governmental entities. She previously served as Director of Human Resource Management Programs for Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations. Winterfield has presented on many HR and management development topics, and co-authored more than a dozen online courses in these fields. Her books include
Performance Appraisals and
Mission-Driven Interviewing, as well as the Pearson IT Certification book
PHR Exam Prep, Third Edition.
Table of Contents
TOC from previous edition:
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. The SPHR Certification Process
Chapter 2. Strategic Management
Chapter 3. Workforce Planning and Employment
Chapter 4. Human Resource Development
Chapter 5. Compensation and Benefits
Chapter 6. Employee and Labor Relations
Chapter 7. Occupational Health, Safety and Security
Chapter 8. Practice Examinations