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CIPD Level 77CO01AC 1.1

Major developments and industrial restructuring in the global environment

7CO01Work and working lives in a changing business environment

This CIPD Level 7 video, part of unit 7CO01 – Work and working lives in a changing business environment, explores major developments and industrial restructuring in the global environment, directly addressing assessment criteria AC 1.1 on globalisation's long-term significance for work and employment. The content examines how globalisation has reshaped business operations and working lives through offshoring, reshoring, and increased competitive intensity, whilst analysing industrial restructuring and the evolving nature of employment across sectors. By watching this video, you'll develop a critical understanding of globalisation's impact on organisations and labour markets, equipping you to assess contemporary debates about globalisation's future trajectory and implications for the world of work.

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Assessment Criteria 1.1

Assess globalisation and its long-term significance for work and employment.

Indicative Content

Impact of globalisation on business and working lives; major developments in the global business environment; industrial restructuring and the changing nature of employment; volatility and competitive intensity; offshoring and reshoring. Debates about the future of globalisation and potential implications for the world of work and employment.

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About 7CO01Work and working lives in a changing business environment

CIPD Level 7
7CO01
Learning Outcome 1

This unit extends understanding of the interaction between the commercial business environment and likely future developments in the world of work, employment and the management of people. It discusses the range of people practices that are growing in importance, including those relating to ethics and sustainability, technology, employee wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion.

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