Evidence-based management (SBL1100)

What is Evidence-Based Management (EBM)?

• Making decisions based on personal opinions.

• Using facts, research, and data to make informed decisions.

• • Relying solely on gut feelings for decision-making.

• • Making decisions based on what others tell you.

Why is it important to use evidence in decision-making?

• To make decisions faster.

• To avoid mistakes and make better decisions.

• To impress your boss.

• To do what everyone else is doing.

Which of the following is NOT a type of evidence used in EBM?

• Scientific studies.

• Expert opinions.

• Random guesses.

• Real-world data.

What are performance reviews (PRs)?

• A way to give feedback to employees about their performance.

• A casual conversation between friends.

• A method to decide what to have for lunch.

• A process for choosing the best movie to watch.

Which of these is a benefit of performance reviews?

• Making employees feel bored.

• Ignoring employee feedback.

• Providing opportunities for growth and improvement.

• Confusing employees about their roles.

What makes a good performance review?

• Giving vague feedback.

• Using clear criteria and providing specific examples.

• Having the review only once every ten years.

• Focusing only on what went wrong.

Why might performance reviews sometimes fail?

• They are conducted regularly.

• Managers are well-prepared.

• Feedback is vague and not specific.

• They include both strengths and areas for improvement.

When is it a good idea to use intuition for decision-making?

• When making long-term plans.

• When you have plenty of time to gather data.

• When making quick decisions in familiar situations.

• When dealing with complex problems.

What is a key difference between intuition-based decisions and evidence-based decisions?

• Intuition-based decisions are always better.

• Evidence-based decisions rely on data and research.

• Intuition-based decisions are slower.

• Evidence-based decisions ignore all feelings.

 How can structured feedback help employees?

• By making them feel confused.

• By providing clear guidance on how to improve.

• By only focusing on negative aspects.

• By avoiding difficult conversations.