The SHRM Code of Ethics Dictates That HR Professionals Should

question 79

Multiple Choice

The SHRM code of ethics dictates that HR professionals should do all but which of the following?

• A) Maintain loyalty to employees when confronting top management.
• B) Uphold all laws and regulations relating to employer activities.
• C) Maintain the confidentiality of privileged information.
• D) Maintain the highest standards of professional and personal conduct.

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Definitions:

Net Present Value (NPV)

A financial metric that calculates the difference between the present value of cash inflows and outflows over a period of time, used to assess the profitability of an investment or project.

Net After-Tax Salvage Value

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Operating Cash Flow

The cash generated from normal business operations, reflecting the company’s ability to generate sufficient revenue to cover its operational expenses.

Required Rate Of Return

The minimum percentage return an investor expects to receive from an investment to compensate for its risk.