Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Certification Practice Exam

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Wendy, an HR director, extending the open enrollment period for personal reasons exemplifies what type of conduct?

  1. Breach of company trust

  2. Exercising a choice-of-law clause

  3. Breaking the law

  4. Unethical conduct

The correct answer is: Unethical conduct

Wendy's decision to extend the open enrollment period for personal reasons is an example of unethical conduct because it prioritizes her personal interests over the fairness and integrity expected in HR practices. Open enrollment periods are established to ensure that all employees have a clear and equitable opportunity to enroll in or change their benefit plans. By unilaterally extending this period for personal reasons, Wendy may disrupt the intended structure of the enrollment process, potentially disadvantaging other employees who might have made decisions based on the originally established timeline. This action can undermine trust in the HR department and create a perception of favoritism or biased treatment among employees. Ethical conduct in HR involves transparency, consistency, and adherence to established policies that have been communicated to all employees. Extending the enrollment period without a valid, company-wide reason goes against these principles, illustrating an ethical lapse in judgment.