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 explains 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 into people practices. In readiness for this you are required to complete a report comprising two sections. 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: Your evidence must consist of: ▪ ▪ Task One – Report = 2900 word) Refer to CIPD word count policy Evaluate the concept of evidence-based practice including how it can be applied to decisionmaking in people practice. (AC 1.1) Word count: Approximately 450 words Type here… Evaluate a range of analysis tools (One) and methods (One) including how they can be applied to diagnose organisational issues, challenges and opportunities. (AC 1.2) Word count: Approximately 400 words Type here… Explain the principles of critical thinking including how you apply these to your own and others’ ideas. (AC 1.3) Word count: Approximately 450 words Type here… Explain a range (three) of decision-making processes. (AC 1.4) Word count: Approximately 400 words Type here… Assess how different ethical perspectives can influence decision-making. (AC 1.5) Word count: Approximately 400 words Type here… Appraise (two) different ways organisations measure financial and non-financial performance. (AC 3.1) Word count: Approximately 400 words Type here… Explain how to measure the impact and value of people practice using a variety of (two) methods. (AC 3.2) Word count: Approximately 400 words Type here… References Please provide your full long reference list here. The Harvard method is preferable. 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) b) c) d) e) percentage of each gender by type. ethnicity as a percentage per team. disability percentage as an organisational whole and by teams. salary difference across genders. 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 click on the icon to open the table) Table 1 General employee data.xlsx 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 Table 2 Feedback scores from a recent employee survey on hybrid working practices.xlsx Completion of the above two activities will address the following ACs: Section Two – Analysis Questions With reference to a people practice issue, interpret analytical data using appropriate analysis tools and methods. (AC 2.1) Word count: Approximately 400 words You must show your calculations in this section Type here… Present key findings for stakeholders from people practice activities and initiatives. (AC 2.2) Word count: Approximately 200 words You must insert your graphs in this section Type here… Make justified recommendations based on evaluation of the benefits, risks and financial implications of potential solutions. (AC 2.3) Word count: Approximately 400 words Type here… References Please provide your full long reference list here. The Harvard method is preferable. Your evidence must consist of: ▪ ▪ Task Two – Quantitative and qualitative analysis review = 1000 words Written responses to each of the 3 instructions above. Refer to CIPD word count policy