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CIPD Level 55CO02AC 2.3

Evaluating Risks and Financial Implications

5CO02Evidence-based practice

This CIPD Level 5 video for unit 5CO02 – Evidence-based practice covers assessment criteria AC 2.3, focusing on how to evaluate risks and financial implications when making justified recommendations. The video explores the benefits of potential solutions, including improved productivity and organisational culture, alongside associated risks such as legal, health and safety, and reputational concerns. You'll learn to analyse both direct and indirect costs, conduct cost-benefit analysis, and assess return on investment whilst considering budget constraints. By completing this video, you'll develop the critical evaluation skills needed to recommend workplace solutions that balance organisational objectives with financial feasibility and risk management.

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Assessment Criteria 2.3

Make justified recommendations based on evaluation of the benefits, risks and financial implications of potential solutions.

Indicative Content

Benefits (for example achievement of objectives, enhanced worker productivity, customer engagement, improved organisational culture, enhanced metrics and business awareness, increased capabilities, perception of fair policy and processes, legal compliance). Risks (for example legal, health and safety, financial, reputational, capability, impact on worker or customer engagement). Financial implications: direct costs (costs of implementing the solution) and indirect costs (for example loss of working time, need for skills upgrade in relation to the solution); costs in relation to the short and long term benefits (cost benefit analysis, return on investment); costs in relation to budget limitations and feasibility of solutions.

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About 5CO02Evidence-based practice

CIPD Level 5
5CO02
Learning Outcome 2

This unit addresses the significance of capturing robust quantitative and qualitative evidence to inform meaningful insight and influence critical thinking. It focuses on analysing evidence through an ethical lens to improve decision-making and how measuring the impact of people practice is essential in creating value.

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