C_THR81 Employee Central Core Practice Question
A consultant is configuring the Employee Central 'Job Information' portlet to support a new business process. The company requires that when an employee's 'Job Classification' changes, the system automatically updates the 'Employee Class' field based on a predefined mapping. The consultant needs to implement this using the appropriate tools. Which two actions should the consultant take to achieve this requirement? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that a workflow notification or a propagation rule can automatically update a field based on a mapping, when in fact a business rule with a lookup table is required.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Create a business rule on the Job Information object that triggers on change of the 'Job Classification' field and sets the 'Employee Class' field based on a lookup table.
To automatically update Employee Class based on Job Classification changes, a business rule is needed to trigger on the change and perform the update. The rule should reference a lookup table that defines the mapping between the two fields. This combination ensures the update is automatic and based on a predefined mapping, meeting the requirement.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Define a picklist for 'Employee Class' and associate it with the 'Job Classification' field to ensure values are consistent.
Why it's wrong here
Associating a picklist with the Job Classification field would not automatically update the Employee Class field. Picklists define allowed values for a field but do not perform cross-field updates. This approach would not satisfy the requirement for automatic updates based on a mapping.
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Create a business rule on the Job Information object that triggers on change of the 'Job Classification' field and sets the 'Employee Class' field based on a lookup table.
Why this is correct
A business rule on the Job Information object can be configured to trigger when the Job Classification field changes. The rule can use a lookup table or conditional logic to set the Employee Class field. This is the standard way to automate field updates based on changes in other fields within Employee Central.
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Use a propagation rule to copy the 'Job Classification' value to the 'Employee Class' field.
Why it's wrong here
A propagation rule copies a value from one field to another, but it does not perform a mapping or transformation. Copying the Job Classification value directly to Employee Class would not achieve the required mapping, as the values are likely different. Propagation is not suitable for this scenario.
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Create a lookup table (MDF object) that maps 'Job Classification' values to 'Employee Class' values, and reference this table in the business rule.
Why this is correct
A lookup table, typically an MDF object, can store the mapping between Job Classification and Employee Class values. The business rule can then use this table to determine the correct Employee Class value when Job Classification changes. This approach centralizes the mapping and makes it easy to maintain.
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Configure a workflow that sends an email notification to the HR administrator whenever the 'Job Classification' changes, prompting them to manually update the 'Employee Class' field.
Why it's wrong here
A workflow notification does not automatically update the Employee Class field; it only alerts an administrator to do so manually. This does not meet the requirement for automatic updates and introduces delay and potential human error. The requirement specifically asks for automatic updates based on a predefined mapping.
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