Organisational Culture Theories
5CO01 – Organisational performance and culture in practice
This video for CIPD Level 5 unit 5CO01 explores organisational culture theories and models that explain how organisations shape and are shaped by human behaviour. You'll examine key culture typologies including Schein, Hofstede, and Handy's frameworks, alongside behavioural models such as autocratic, custodial, supportive, and collegial approaches. The content addresses assessment criteria AC 2.1 by analysing how management styles, leadership theory, and motivation influence employee behaviour within organisations. By completing this learning resource, you'll gain the theoretical foundation needed to understand organisational culture's impact on performance and develop evidence-based HR strategies.
Assessment Criteria 2.1
Explain theories and models which examine organisational and human behaviour.
Indicative Content
Theories and models of organisational culture; culture typologies (e.g. Schein, Hofstede, Handy). Autocratic, custodial, supportive and collegial models of organisational behaviour. Concept of Learning Organisations. Management and leadership theory and how management styles impact employee behaviour. Models of human behaviour (e.g. motivation theory).
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About 5CO01 – Organisational performance and culture in practice
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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