Evaluating costs and benefits during the design phase ensures that design decisions are economically justified and aligned with organizational goals.
Purpose of Cost-Benefit Evaluation:
Ensures that the investment in design delivers value exceeding the costs incurred.
Helps balance resources, risks, and expected outcomes.
Key Benefits:
Avoids overinvestment in unnecessary controls or processes.
Aligns decision-making with organizational priorities and strategic goals.
Why Other Options Are Incorrect:
A: This is an unethical and shortsighted approach, not a principle of cost-benefit evaluation.
B: Determining employee allocation is part of resource management, not the primary purpose of cost-benefit evaluation.
C: Customer insights are valuable but do not pertain specifically to cost-benefit analysis during design.
[References:, OCEG GRC Capability Model: Highlights cost-benefit evaluation in designing effective actions and controls., ISO 31000 (Risk Management): Recommends cost-benefit analysis for risk treatment options., , , ]
