Rule-Based Automation for IT Service Management Workflows

Table 2.

Change Management Risk Assessment Table

Change type Technical risk (0-5) Operational risk (0-5) Suggested control

Standard (pre-approved) 1 1 Auto-approve + auto-schedule
Normal (routine) 2 2 Rule-based approval + human validation checklist
Significant 3 4 Escalate for sign-off + tighter window
Emergency 4 5 Fast-track board + post-implementation review rules