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CIPD Level 55CO01AC 1.1

Divisional and matrix structures

5CO01Organisational performance and culture in practice

This CIPD Level 5 video explores divisional and matrix structures as part of unit 5CO01 – Organisational Performance and Culture in Practice. Aligned with assessment criteria AC 1.1, the video evaluates the advantages and disadvantages of these organisational structures, examining the reasons underpinning their adoption across different sectors. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of how divisional structures organise by product or geography, whilst matrix structures blend functional and divisional approaches, enabling you to critically analyse which structure best serves an organisation's purpose and strategic objectives.

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Assessment Criteria 1.1

Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of different types of organisation structures, including the reasons underpinning them.

Indicative Content

Different organisational structures, for example functional, divisional, matrix; links between structure and purpose; reasons underpinning different structures, advantages and disadvantages of different structures.

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Video covering: Divisional and matrix structures

About 5CO01Organisational performance and culture in practice

CIPD Level 5
5CO01
Learning Outcome 1

This unit examines the connections between organisational structure and the wider world of work in a business context. It highlights the factors and trends, including the digital environment, that impact on business strategy and workforce planning, recognising the influence of culture, employee wellbeing and behaviour in delivering change and organisational performance

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