Evidence-Based Practice

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LEARNER INSTRUCTIONS

The assessment has been developed to enable you to evidence achievement of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for 5CO02 Evidence-based practice.

Each of the learning outcomes (LO) and assessment criteria (AC) for the assessment must gain a pass outcome for you to successfully achieve the unit.

Preparation for the assessment

Before you begin the assessment, please access and complete the topic essentials videos, activities, and the assessment guide video available via your virtual learning environment (VLE).

Completing the assessment

• The assessment contains a task/question which is clearly referenced to the relevant assessment criteria.
• Refer to the generic grade descriptor grid at the end of the assessment which outlines the requirements.
• Evidence must be provided in the main body of the assessment document. If appendices are included, these will not be marked or moderated; however, they may be reviewed by your assessor.
• The assessment must be completed in a professional manner (eg applying business conventions for writing formal reports) and by using Microsoft Word.
• The assessment must be saved as a Word document (.doc or .docx) and not in a PDF format, unless another format is requested within the brief, eg PowerPoint.
• An appropriate referencing system (Harvard referencing is recommended) must be used to ensure the original source(s) of quotations or models can be verified.
• You must sign the Learner Authenticity statement (a photo or scan of your signature is acceptable).

 
• » LEARNER INFORMATION

Please write clearly in block capitals.

Centre name and number MOL – 531
Learner CIPD membership number
Learner surname
Learner other names

Unit code and title 5CO02 Evidence-based practice
Assessment ID CIPD_5CO02_23_01

Assessment start date To be completed by the centre

Assessment submission date To be completed by the centre
First Assessment re-submission date for centre marking (if applicable) To be completed by the centre
Second Assessment re-submission date for centre marking (if applicable) To be completed by the centre
Declared word count

Assessor name
Assessor signature

IQA name (if applicable)
IQA signature (if applicable)

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DECLARATION OF AUTHENTIFICATION

Declaration by the learner (this box must be signed—not typed—or your assessment will not be accepted)

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Learner statement of authenticity I can confirm that this assessment is all my own work and, where I have used materials from other sources, they have been properly acknowledged.
Standardisation I am aware my assessment maybe chosen for standardisation purposes on the understanding that the content will be anonymised.
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Declaration by the centre

Centre statement of authenticity On behalf of the centre, I confirm that the above mentioned learner is registered at the centre on a CIPD programme of study.
I confirm that

• the learner’s work was conducted under the conditions laid out by the assessment brief
• I am satisfied that, to the best of my knowledge, the work produced is solely that of the learner

Name Janet Brown Role Quality Manager
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GUIDELINE WORD COUNT AND EXPECTATIONS

Your word count allowance is specified against each task. There is a +/-10% allowance on this word count and you must not exceed this. If you exceed the word count your work will be returned to you. The bibliography or list of references is not included in the total word count.

You must demonstrate within the submitted evidence (through headings and sub-headings) which learning outcomes and assessment criteria have been cited. CIPD will be unable to moderate your work if this is not included.

Expectations are set out in the marking descriptor grid which you will find at the end of this document. You must pass all learning outcomes to successfully achieve this unit.

 
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EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE
This unit assignment addresses the significance of capturing robust quantitative and qualitative evidence to inform meaningful insight to 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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SCENARIO
Your manager has just returned from the monthly Senior Management meeting where all departmental heads have been asked to present a report that showcases how they contribute to business performance. As someone who has experience in evidence-based practice and data analytics, she has asked if you would produce a report for Senior Management that informs what evidence-based practice is and its relevance to people professionals. She would also like you to include practical examples of the types of data analysis that people practitioners use to gain insight on people practices.
In readiness for this you are required to complete a report comprising two sections.
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SECTION ONE – REPORT
For section one, you are to produce a report that provides the Senior Management team with knowledge and understanding of what evidence-based practice is and the approaches that can be taken for effective critical thinking and decision-making that ensures integrity and value is upheld.
You must ensure that you:
 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. (AC 1.1)

 Evaluate one appropriate analysis tool and one appropriate analysis method that might be applied by organisations to recognise and diagnose issues, challenges, and opportunities. (AC 1.2)

 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. (AC 1.3)

 Explain three decision-making processes that can be applied to ensure that effective outcomes are achieved. (AC 1.4)

 Assess three different ethical perspectives and explain how understanding of these can be used to inform and influence moral decision-making. (AC 1.5)

 Appraise two different ways organisations measure financial and non-financial performance, providing one example of each. (AC 3.1)

 Explain how people practices add value in an organisation and identify two methods that might be used to measure the impact of people practices (AC 3.2)
 
You should relate to academic concepts, theories and professional practice throughout your report to ensure that your work is critical and informed by using key academic texts, articles and relevant publications. All cited references used should be correctly acknowledged and presented in full in a bibliography at the end of your report.

Your evidence must consist of
• a report (2,900 words +/-10%)

 
INSERT YOUR ANSWER IN THE SPACE PROVIDED BELOW.
(Please provide your word count at the end of your work for this task.)

 
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SECTION TWO – QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS REVIEW
For section two, you are to provide a quantitative and qualitative analysis review using the two sets of data provided.
Firstly, review the Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Salary data that is presented in Table 1 and provide analysis of it to show the
a) percentage of each gender by type
b) ethnicity as a percentage per team
c) disability percentage as an organisational whole and by teams
d) salary difference across genders
e) overall average salary paid by the organisation
Present your findings using appropriate diagrammatical forms and make justifiable recommendations based on your evaluations.

Table 1 – Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Salary Data
(Please double-click on the icon to open the table.)

Table 1

 
Secondly, Table 2 gives the rating feedback scores for a sample of 300 employees taken from a recent survey on hybrid working practices. Provide scrutiny of the applied scores, present written commentary on any themes or patterns that might be occurring, and present recommendations based on your findings.

Table 2 – Feedback Scores from a Recent Employee Survey on Hybrid Working Practices
(Please double-click on the icon to open the table.)

Table 2

Completion of the above two activities will address the following ACs.
 With reference to a people practice issue, interpret analytical data using appropriate analysis tools and methods (AC 2.1)
 Present key findings for stakeholders from people practice activities and initiatives (AC 2.2)
 Make justified recommendations based on evaluation of the benefits, risks and financial implications of potential solutions (AC 2.3)

Your evidence must consist of

• quantitative and qualitative analysis review (1,000 words +/-10%)

 
INSERT YOUR ANSWER IN THE SPACE PROVIDED BELOW.
(Please provide your word count at the end of your work for this task.)

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REFERENCE LIST

Use the space below to cite any external sources used in your assessment.

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BIBLIOGRAPHY

Use the space below to include any sources referred to but not directly cited (eg books, articles, websites) within your assessment.
 

TO BE COMPLETED BY THE ASSESSOR
Centre name MOL Centre number 531
Membership number Please enter your learner number here. Must be first 7 digits of CIPD membership number
Learner surname
Learner other names Please enter learner other names here eg first name and middle name(s)

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ASSESSMENT MARKSHEET

LO1 Understand strategies for effective critical thinking and decision-making.
LO2 Understand the importance of decision-making strategies to solve people practice issues.
LO3 Be able to measure the impact and value of people practice to the organisation.

Task Assessment criteria ASSESSOR FEEDBACK (Please ensure you provide rationale for judgements against each assessment criterion and identify areas for development) Mark (1-4)
Section One – Report 1.1 Evaluate of the concept of evidence-based practice including how it can be applied to decision-making in people practice.
1.2 Evaluate a range of analysis tools and methods including how they can be applied to diagnose organisational issues, challenges and opportunities.
1.3 Explain the principles of critical thinking including how you apply these to your own and others’ ideas.
1.4 Explain a range of decision-making processes.
1.5 Assess how different ethical perspectives can influence decision-making.
3.1 Appraise different ways organisations measure financial and non-financial performance.
3.2 Explain how to measure the impact and value of people practice using a variety of methods.
Total marks for Task 1 (your grade is provisional until moderated and confirmed by the CIPD)

Total marks for Task 1 (first resubmission) (your grade is provisional until moderated and confirmed by the CIPD)
Total marks for Task 1 (second resubmission) (your grade is provisional until moderated and confirmed by the CIPD)

 
Task Assessment criteria ASSESSOR FEEDBACK (Please ensure you provide rationale for judgements against each assessment criterion and identify areas for development)
Section Two – Qualitative and quantitative analysis review 2.1 With reference to a people practice issue, interpret analytical data using appropriate analysis tools and methods.
2.2 Present key findings for stakeholders from people practice activities and initiatives.
2.3 Make justified recommendations based on evaluation of the benefits, risks and financial implications of potential solutions.
Total marks for Task 2 (your grade is provisional until moderated and confirmed by the CIPD)

Total marks for Task 2 (first resubmission) (your grade is provisional until moderated and confirmed by the CIPD)
Total marks for Task 2 (second resubmission) (your grade is provisional until moderated and confirmed by the CIPD)

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REFERRALS

If you receive a Refer grade for your assessment, you will have one week to resubmit from the date that you receive your feedback.
Please ensure you update the version of your assessment that includes your tutor feedback and remain within the allocated word count. Any text added to the original submission MUST be in a different color, so the new text appears like this. This clearly shows what was in the original submission and what has been added. In the event that you want to remove part of your original submission, we ask this is indicated using the strikethrough key so the text to be ‘removed’ appears like this.
Before you resubmit your assessment, please ensure you refer back to the Topic Essentials, Assessment briefing webinar or the Assessment guide video, and the learner resource zone, as these will support you with any changes needed to achieve a pass grade. You can contact your Support Tutor via the VLE for further assessment guidance if needed or email the team at cipdsupport@mollearn.com, who will be able to respond to any administrative questions.
You must fully address all parts of the tutor feedback before you upload your resubmission to the VLE.