The Business Case for OHS Change

A business case attempts to answer the question, “Why should my organization invest the proposed resources (both time and money) to implement the proposed action or set of actions?” The answer typically incorporates the alignment with the organization’s strategic direction and goals, resource availability, affordability, financial value (i.e., profitability), social value, and acceptability of risk. This course attempts to identify which systemic approaches deliver the most significant economic and social value while maximizing alignment with organizational goals, resource availability, and risk appetite. To wrap up, students will review Communication Strategies for presenting the business case to the Board of Directors/Executive Management to maximize the probability of approval.