Understanding organisational structures and design models
3CO01 – Business, culture and change in context
This CIPD Level 3 video, part of unit 3CO01 – Business, culture and change in context, explores how organisations function as integrated whole systems and examines various organisational structures and design models. Aligned with assessment criteria AC 2.2, the video explains the interconnected nature of work, highlighting how actions taken by people professionals can create ripple effects throughout the organisation, emphasising synergy, interdependence and holistic systems thinking. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of organisational types, organic living systems approaches, and how design models influence people strategies, policies and procedures, equipping you to recognise the strategic impact of HR decisions across the entire organisation.
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 3CO01 – Business, culture and change in context
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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