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CIPD Level 55CO01AC 1.4

Understanding the Scale of Technology in Organisations

5CO01Organisational performance and culture in practice

This CIPD Level 5 learning video explores how to assess the scale of technology within organisations as covered in unit 5CO01 – Organisational Performance and Culture in Practice, specifically addressing assessment criteria AC 1.4. The video examines work systems and equipment in use, technology implementation across different functions, and organisational spend on technology, whilst analysing how technological advancements impact worker efficiency, wellbeing, collaboration and satisfaction. By understanding both the breadth of technology adoption and its effects on workforce behaviour and organisational culture, you'll develop the critical evaluation skills needed to assess technology's true value in practice and identify areas where investment drives genuine performance improvement.

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Assessment Criteria 1.4

Assess the scale of technology within organisations and how it impacts work.

Indicative Content

Scale of technology: work systems and ‘equipment’ in use; currency, updating and efficacy of systems; implementation of technology across the organisation and areas where technology plays a greater or lesser role; organisation spend on technology and wasted spend (‘here today gone tomorrow technology’); levels of support for using technology. Impact of technology: on different functions, products and services provided; on worker efficiency, worker wellbeing (for example remote working, ‘always-on’ technology, work-life balance, wider family issues); collaborative working (social media); worker satisfaction (automation), creativity and innovation; how the work has evolved in line with the technological timeline.

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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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