Assessment Questions
Task One
AC 1.1 Evaluate the concept of evidence-based practice and assess how approaches to evidence-based practice can be used to provide insight that supports sound decision-making across a range of people practices and organisational issues.
Explain the concept of evidence-based practice by defining it. Provide examples from people practice illustrating how evidence-based practice aids decision-making. Assess when it’s suitable to employ evidence-based practice and the consequences of neglecting insight in decision-making. Describe the advantages and drawbacks of utilising evidence-based practice.
AC 1.2 Evaluate one appropriate analysis tool and one appropriate analysis method that might be applied by organisations to recognise and diagnose issues, challenges, and opportunities.
Consider the areas where you could apply these analysis tools and methods. Reflect on which HR-related issues might be suitable for such tools. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using them from an HR application perspective.
AC 1.3 Explain the main principles of critical thinking and describe how these might apply to your own and others’ ideas to assist objective and rational debate.
Consider your own work environment and contemplate instances where you could apply critical thinking to either your own ideas and perspectives or those of your colleagues when they’re being presented. Reflect on how you could integrate more critical thinking into such situations.
To support your explanation, incorporate at least one citation from relevant literature.
AC 1.4 Explain three decision-making processes that can be applied to ensure that effective outcomes are achieved.
Explain three decision-making processes, focusing on how they can be utilized in people practice to ensure effective outcomes are achieved.