PHR Exam Prep: Professional in Human Resources (2nd Edition) (Exam Prep)

PHR Exam Prep: Professional in Human Resources (2nd Edition) (Exam Prep)
by Cathy Lee Gibson

PHR Exam Prep: Professional in Human Resources (2nd Edition) (Exam Prep)
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Book Summary Information

Author: Cathy Lee Gibson
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-12-16
ISBN: 0789736772
Number of pages: 720
Publisher: Pearson Education

Book Reviews of PHR Exam Prep: Professional in Human Resources (2nd Edition) (Exam Prep)

Book Review: Good for information, not as good to test your knowledge
Summary: 4 Stars

I bought this book and the SHRM Learning System to help me prepare for the test, which I passed. The Learning System came with six individual books for each module, and I was surprised how well this one book compared to the whole SHRM set. I was a little disappointed, however, with the practice test in the back and the CD software. I suppose it might be a nit-picky complaint, but some of the given answers did not match up with the question. For example, there is a question that asks for you to compute the average of a set of numbers. There is one answer given in the answer key that is wrong, and then the written explanation has yet a different answer. Then, when reading through the explanation they are explaining why a certain answer is the mode, not the mean that the question asked for. This also happened with the questions on the software. I couldn't understand why "two" was an incorrect answer to the question of how many full time or equivalent employees an executive exemption was responsible for when I realized that the question referred to "executive" but the answer referred to "administrative" exemptions. It could be awfully confusing to someone who isn't all that familiar with some of the topics. I know I was devistated for a few minutes that I apparently couldn't calculate a simple average until I caught the problem.

Long story short, it's a good investment for what, less than $40? It makes a great complement to other resources (as mentioned earlier, no one resource has it all) but just check and double-check yourself when taking the tests to make sure you're not learning something incorrectly.

Summary of PHR Exam Prep: Professional in Human Resources (2nd Edition) (Exam Prep)

PHR Exam Prep Second Edition

Professional in Human Resources

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Cathy Lee Gibson, SPHR, MBA

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COMPREHENSIVE?Succeed with comprehensive learning and practice tests

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  • Prepare with a comprehensive practice test
  • Analyze your test readiness and identify areas for further study with practice questions on each exam topic
  • Learn important test-taking strategies to maximize your score and diminish your anxiety
  • Score Higher on the PHR Exam!

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We provide you with the proven study tools and expert insight that will help you score higher on your exam.

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  • Focused exercises throughout the chapters reinforce your knowledge of test topics by allowing you to apply what you are learning.
  • Practice questions include detailed explanations of the answers so you can learn the material by understanding why an answer is correct.
  • Comprehensive discussion of all subject areas covered by the PHR.
  • A full-length practice test enables you to time yourself under exam circumstances so you know exactly what to expect on test day and can identify any areas in which you are struggling before you take the real exam.

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"This book is an excellent resource for preparing for the PHR exam. I would not count on using it exclusively, but when combined with other available resources, it has much to offer in exam preparation. Not only does the book provide a great deal of human resources information, it also provides tips for studying and preparing, as well as many practice questions to let you know where you need extra effort. I know this book helped me in passing my exam."

-J. Thompson, Longview, WA

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The CD features an innovative test engine powered by MeasureUp, giving you an effective tool to assess your readiness for the exam. Key features include

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  • Detailed explanations of correct and incorrect answers
  • Multiple test modes
  • Random questions and order of answers
  • Covers all PHR exam topics

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Written by a Leading PHR Expert!

Cathy Lee Gibson (SPHR) is the Director of Human Resource Management Programs at Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations in New York City. Cathy has more than 20 years of progressively responsible generalist, specialist, and management experience in the field of human resources and has worked at small and large organizations, in educational settings and in both the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors.

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Cathy leads professional development programs for managers and human resources professionals on interviewing and performance management-and how to ensure that those functions have a more strategic impact on organizations.

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