Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) Practice Exam

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To be effective, HR policies should be which of the following?

  1. Effective

  2. Relevant

  3. Legal

  4. All of the above

The correct answer is: All of the above

HR policies need to be not just individual characteristics such as effectiveness or legality, but a combination of all of these characteristics to be truly effective. Effective HR policies must not only comply with the law, but must also be relevant to the needs and goals of the organization. A policy that is legal but not relevant or effective may still result in dissatisfaction or lack of compliance among employees. Therefore, it is important for HR policies to have a balance of all qualities in order to truly be effective.