2.7.4. Evidence-Based Management

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define Evidence-Based Management.

   Hint

   Think about how evidence might guide decisions.

2. 2.

   What does it mean to make data-driven decisions?

   Hint

   Consider the distinction between feelings and factual data.

3. 3.

   What is the primary focus of Evidence-Based Management?

   • Gut feelings
   • Data and analytics
   • Tradition

   Hint

   Think about what evidence means in a managerial context.

4. 4.

   True or False: Evidence-Based Management is only useful in healthcare.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the broader implications of data-driven decisions.

5. 5.

   Critically assess the integration of Evidence-Based Management in a fictitious tech company facing high turnover rates. How would you implement EBM and what metrics would you become essential?

   Hint

   Consider the factors influencing employee satisfaction.

6. 6.

   Propose a framework for training staff in an organization to effectively use data-driven decision-making techniques.

   Hint

   How can training be tailored to different roles within an organization?