PHR Exam Dumps : Professional in Human Resources

Standard deviation measures the amount of variability or dispersion in a set of scores or ratings. In selection assessments, it helps determine how spread out the ratings are and identifies consistency issues.

Official Extract:

"Standard deviation measures the spread of data points from the mean, providing insight into the consistency of selection ratings and assessment scores."

(Source: HRCI PHR Content Outline 2024–2025, Talent Planning and Acquisition Section, Selection Metrics)

Under USERRA, employers must continue offering health coverage at the same cost as active employees for up to 24 months during military service.

Official Extract:

"Employers must maintain health coverage for employees on military leave at the same contribution rates as if the employee had remained actively employed."

(Source: HRCI PHR Content Outline 2024–2025, Employee and Labor Relations Section, USERRA Compliance)

Central tendency error occurs when a manager rates most or all employees as "average" or "meets expectations" to avoid making extreme judgments. It distorts true performance appraisals and hinders meaningful feedback and talent development.

Official Extract:

"Central tendency is a common evaluation bias where supervisors rate all employees near the midpoint of the scale to avoid confrontation or favoritism."

(Source: HRCI PHR Content Outline 2024–2025, Learning and Development Section, Performance Appraisal Errors)