International organisational structures and staffing approaches
5OS04 – People management in an international context
This CIPD Level 5 learning video explores international organisational structures and staffing approaches as part of unit 5OS04 – People management in an international context. The video examines the contextual factors that shape multinational companies, covering assessment criteria AC 1.1, including centralised and decentralised structures, national differences, language barriers, legal and cultural considerations, and Hofstede's framework for understanding cultural diversity. You'll develop insight into how organisations resource internationally whilst navigating economic situations, technical infrastructure, dominant cultures, and local awareness across different markets. By the end of this video, you'll be able to analyse the key contextual factors influencing international staffing decisions and organisational design.
Assessment Criteria 1.1
Examine the contextual factors of an international organisation.
Indicative Content
Understanding of operating in the international organisational context, multinational companies, centralised, decentralised, national domestic, international resourcing, language, law, customs, national difference, technical capability/infrastructure, economic situation, dominant culture and local awareness, Hofstede’s cultural diversity and difference.
What You'll Learn
Video covering: International organisational structures and staffing approaches
About 5OS04 – People management in an international context
This unit is designed to provide people practitioners with the necessary knowledge and understanding to effectively manage people in an international context.
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AC 1.1 – Examine the contextual factors of an international organisation.
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