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Gain a deeper understanding of global human resources practices and strategies by referring to this extensive study guide. By studying the lessons in this course, you can fully prepare yourself to take the Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR) Certification exam.

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Human Resource Management: Definition, Objectives & Responsibilities

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Lesson 1 - Human Resource Management: Definition, Objectives & Responsibilities Human Resource Management: Definition, Objectives & Responsibilities	Video Take Quiz
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Lesson 2 - The Internal Structure of an HR Department The Internal Structure of an HR Department	Video Take Quiz
Lesson 3 - Relationship Building Between HR & Organization Departments Relationship Building Between HR & Organization Departments	Text Lesson Take Quiz
Lesson 4 - External Factors Impacting HRM External Factors Impacting HRM	Video Take Quiz
Lesson 5 - Aligning HRM and Organizational Strategy Aligning HRM and Organizational Strategy	Video Take Quiz
Lesson 6 - Role of HR in Social & Environmental Responsibility Role of HR in Social & Environmental Responsibility	Text Lesson Take Quiz
Lesson 7 - Establishing Organizational HR Strategy & Best Practices Establishing Organizational HR Strategy & Best Practices	Video Take Quiz
Lesson 8 - The Role of HR in Organizational Branding The Role of HR in Organizational Branding	Text Lesson Take Quiz
Lesson 9 - Developing & Maintaining an HR Budget Developing & Maintaining an HR Budget	Text Lesson Take Quiz
Lesson 10 - Goals of Partnerships with Individuals & Organizations Goals of Partnerships with Individuals & Organizations	Text Lesson Take Quiz
Lesson 11 - Key Performance Indicators (KPI) in HR Key Performance Indicators (KPI) in HR	Text Lesson Take Quiz

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	Lesson 1 - Characteristics of the International Manager in Global Organizations Characteristics of the International Manager in Global Organizations			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Regional Integration: Definition, Influence & Purpose Regional Integration: Definition, Influence & Purpose			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions Theory Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions Theory			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - E-Business Enhanced and E-Business Enabled Organizations E-Business Enhanced and E-Business Enabled Organizations			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Creativity, Innovation, and Change and the Knowledge Economy Creativity, Innovation, and Change and the Knowledge Economy			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - International Business Expansion Methods International Business Expansion Methods			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - What is Workforce Diversity? - Definition & Issues What is Workforce Diversity? - Definition & Issues			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Role of HR in Promoting Workplace Diversity & Inclusion Role of HR in Promoting Workplace Diversity & Inclusion			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Cultural Standards & Values in the Workplace: Knowledge & Application Cultural Standards & Values in the Workplace: Knowledge & Application			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - Cross-Cultural Communication: Definition, Strategies & Examples Cross-Cultural Communication: Definition, Strategies & Examples			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - HR Management: Considerations for Local Labor Conditions HR Management: Considerations for Local Labor Conditions			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 12 - Managing Relocation Services for HR Professionals Managing Relocation Services for HR Professionals			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 13 - Understanding Repatriation Programs for HR Professionals Understanding Repatriation Programs for HR Professionals			Text Lesson Take Quiz

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	Lesson 1 - Types of Employee Classification Types of Employee Classification			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Probationary Period of Employment: Policy & Termination Probationary Period of Employment: Policy & Termination			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Understanding Employee Compensation Understanding Employee Compensation			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Common Compensation Systems: Salary, Hourly, Contractor, Pay-For-Performance Common Compensation Systems: Salary, Hourly, Contractor, Pay-For-Performance			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - What is Payroll Tax? - Definition & Example What is Payroll Tax? - Definition & Example			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Compensation & Benefits: Laws & Regulations Compensation & Benefits: Laws & Regulations			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Using Payroll Processes & Systems Using Payroll Processes & Systems			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - How HR Uses Salary Surveys How HR Uses Salary Surveys			Text Lesson Take Quiz

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	Lesson 1 - Incentive Compensation Plans: Merit Pay, Piece Rates, Commissions, Bonuses & Skills-Based Incentive Compensation Plans: Merit Pay, Piece Rates, Commissions, Bonuses & Skills-Based			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Organizational Incentive Programs: Profit Sharing, Gain Sharing, and Employee Stock Ownership Organizational Incentive Programs: Profit Sharing, Gain Sharing, and Employee Stock Ownership			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Monitoring Time Off Allowances & Leave of Absence Monitoring Time Off Allowances & Leave of Absence			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Retirement Compensation Systems: 401(k) and Pensions Retirement Compensation Systems: 401(k) and Pensions			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Insurance & Flexible Benefits for Employees Insurance & Flexible Benefits for Employees			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Role of HR in Employee Support Programs Role of HR in Employee Support Programs			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - HR's Role in Benefit Service & Product Provider Contracts HR's Role in Benefit Service & Product Provider Contracts			Video Take Quiz

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	Lesson 1 - Managing a Diverse Workforce in Contemporary Organizations Managing a Diverse Workforce in Contemporary Organizations			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Training & Learning Methods for Adults Training & Learning Methods for Adults			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Types of Employee Training Programs Types of Employee Training Programs			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Job Performance Feedback: Methods & Examples Job Performance Feedback: Methods & Examples			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - What is Organizational Culture? - Definition & Characteristics What is Organizational Culture? - Definition & Characteristics			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Employee Performance Appraisal: Methods, Process & Examples Employee Performance Appraisal: Methods, Process & Examples			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Common Appraisal Methods 2: Narratives, Forced Choice & Forced Distribution Common Appraisal Methods 2: Narratives, Forced Choice & Forced Distribution			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Coordinating & Evaluating Training Needs Coordinating & Evaluating Training Needs			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Documenting Employee Training & Performance Documenting Employee Training & Performance			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - Creating Individual Development Plans for Employees Creating Individual Development Plans for Employees			Video Take Quiz

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	Lesson 1 - What Is Employee Relations? - Definition & Concept What Is Employee Relations? - Definition & Concept			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - What Is Employee Engagement? - Definition, Strategies & Examples What Is Employee Engagement? - Definition, Strategies & Examples			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - New Employee Orientation: Function & Characteristics New Employee Orientation: Function & Characteristics			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Employee Buy-In: Definition & Explanation Employee Buy-In: Definition & Explanation			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Major Job Attitudes: Satisfaction, Commitment, Engagement & More Major Job Attitudes: Satisfaction, Commitment, Engagement & More			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - HR's Role in Supporting Corporate Governance Initiatives HR's Role in Supporting Corporate Governance Initiatives			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Employee and Workplace Grievances: Definition & Types Employee and Workplace Grievances: Definition & Types			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Sexual Harassment and the Hostile Work Environment Sexual Harassment and the Hostile Work Environment			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Human Resource Interactions with Host, Parent & Third-Country Nationals Human Resource Interactions with Host, Parent & Third-Country Nationals			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - Conflict Resolution: Managing Conflict in Organizations Conflict Resolution: Managing Conflict in Organizations			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - Terminating an Employee: Process & Best Practices Terminating an Employee: Process & Best Practices			Video Take Quiz

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	Lesson 1 - Workplace Safety Laws & Regulations Workplace Safety Laws & Regulations			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Employee Rights: Privacy & Safety Employee Rights: Privacy & Safety			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Stress Management: Individual and Organizational Techniques & Methods Stress Management: Individual and Organizational Techniques & Methods			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Health & Wellness Programs in the Workplace Health & Wellness Programs in the Workplace			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Employee Safety & Workplace Risk Programs Employee Safety & Workplace Risk Programs			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Major Extraterritorial Laws in HR Major Extraterritorial Laws in HR			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Injury & Crime Reporting in the Workplace Injury & Crime Reporting in the Workplace			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Ethical Issues in International Business Ethical Issues in International Business			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Political Environment in International Business: Definition, Factors & Impact Political Environment in International Business: Definition, Factors & Impact			Video Take Quiz

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	Flashcards - Role of HR in Business Management & Strategy			Flashcards
	Flashcards - Global Talent Acquisition & Mobility			Flashcards
	Flashcards - Global Compensation for HR Professionals			Flashcards
	Flashcards - Global Benefits for HR Professionals			Flashcards
	Flashcards - Talent & Organizational Development for HR Professionals			Flashcards
	Flashcards - Workforce Relations for HR Professionals			Flashcards
	Flashcards - Risk Management for HR Professionals			Flashcards

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GPHR Certification Exam Study Guide - Global Professional in Human Resources Practice Test

About This Course

If you are looking to take your career to the next level by pursuing global certification in the human resources field, then you will find that this study guide is a helpful tool you can reference as you prepare to take the necessary certification exam. In this course, you will study such topics as business globalization, global talent acquisition, compensation and benefits for global HR professionals, and employee training processes. Other lessons focus on employee relations, conflict management, risk management and employee safety. Presented by those with backgrounds in HR management, these lessons offer a quick and effective way you can brush up on material you will be tested on when sitting for the GPHR Certification exam.

About the Exam

The computer-based GPHR Certification exam is made up of 140 multiple-choice questions contained in five functional areas. These areas are: strategic HR management; talent and organizational development; global talent acquisition and mobility; global compensation and benefits; and workforce relations and risk management. The strategic HR management sections accounts for the largest portion of this exam at 25%, while the workforce relations/risk management section accounts for the smallest at 15%. Test takers are granted three hours to complete this exam. This certification is valid for three years. A total of 60 recertification credits, with 15 credits of Global credits, must be earned over this three-year period to maintain certification without having to re-take the exam.

GPHR Certification Exam Preparation & Registration

This comprehensive study guide is designed to cover all of the topics you will encounter when taking the GPHR Certification exam. In this guide, you will find lessons providing details about organizational and human resource management strategies, HR budgeting and decision-making, international manager practices, regional integration, workforce diversity, compensation and benefits laws and regulations, retirement and incentive programs, and payroll processes. You will also study information about employee training methods, job performance evaluation, employee orientation, termination processes, workplace safety laws, international business ethics, stress management and employee rights.

After meeting eligibility requirements, candidates for the GPHR Certification exam can register by creating an online account on the HR Certification Institute (HCI) website and completing an online application. Once you have paid test fees, you can then schedule the exam. On the day of your exam, you must present an acceptable form of ID, typically a government issued ID.

TheGPHR Certification Exam is a registered trademark of the HR Certification Institute (HCI), which is not affiliated with Study.com.

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