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CIPD Level 33CO01AC 2.2

Organisations as living systems and the power of interconnection

3CO01Business, culture and change in context

This CIPD Level 3 video explores unit 3CO01 – Business, culture and change in context – focusing on how organisations function as interconnected living systems rather than isolated departments. Drawing on organisational design models and systems theory, it demonstrates the importance of synergy and interdependence across structures and practices, examining how people professionals' decisions ripple through the organisation. By understanding organisations as whole systems and recognising the impact of interconnected practices on strategies and procedures, you'll develop the holistic perspective needed to meet assessment criteria AC 2.2 and make informed, strategic HR decisions.

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Assessment Criteria 2.2

Explain how organisations are whole systems, and how work and actions as a people professional could impact elsewhere in the organisation.

Indicative Content

Organisational types, structures, designs and systems. Organisations as organic living systems; importance of synergy and interdependence, and interconnected practices. Approaches taken to achieve an effective holistic systems approach. Models of organisation design. Impact on organisational and people strategies, policies and procedures

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About 3CO01Business, culture and change in context

CIPD Level 3
3CO01
Learning Outcome 2

This unit considers the impact of external influences and how the digital and commercial environment shapes businesses and the culture within which they operate. It considers the importance of people’s behaviour on organisational culture and its ability to manage change effectively.

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