Level 5 Guidance → 5HR02 → AC 2.3

5HR02 AC 2.3 – Assessment Guidance

Assessment focus: Assess strengths and weaknesses of recruitment and selection methods.

What the existing site guidance says

Assess validity, reliability, fairness, cost, accessibility and candidate experience.

How to approach the task

Start with the command word and make sure every part of the question is answered. Use the case or workplace context where the brief requires application. Distinguish explanation from analysis, assessment and evaluation: higher-order verbs require reasoning about relationships, implications, alternatives or judgement rather than a list of facts.

  • Define or frame the key concept where needed.
  • Use relevant evidence to support substantive claims.
  • Apply the discussion to the organisation, case or workplace context.
  • Address limitations, risks or alternative perspectives when the command verb requires them.
  • End with a clear, justified conclusion where a judgement is required.

Suggested Harvard-style evidence starting point

CIPD (2025b) (Workforce planning). Available at: https://www.cipd.org/en/knowledge/factsheets/workforce-planning-factsheet/ (Accessed: 22 August 2026).

Use this as a starting point, not as the only source. Check the current source and add other relevant academic, professional or legal evidence appropriate to the assessment.

Academic-integrity reminder: This page is study guidance, not a model answer. Research and write your own authenticated assessment response in accordance with your study centre and awarding-organisation requirements.