Group 3: Individuals and Societies
Free IB Business Management SL notes covering business organisation, human resources, finance, marketing, and operations with quantitative tools and case-study application.
Syllabus coverage
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Introduction to Business Management is a core part of IB Business Management SL. This guide connects the syllabus ideas behind Introduction to Business Management, Types of Organizations, Organizational Objectives, Stakeholders, External Environment and 1 more units, shows how they appear in worked problems, and points you to the formulas and full lessons needed for exam revision.
6 units · 12 lessons
Human Resource Management is a core part of IB Business Management SL. This guide connects the syllabus ideas behind Functions and Evolution of Human Resource Management, Organizational Structure, Leadership and Management, Motivation, shows how they appear in worked problems, and points you to the formulas and full lessons needed for exam revision.
4 units · 8 lessons
Finance and Accounts is a core part of IB Business Management SL. This guide connects the syllabus ideas behind Sources of Finance, Costs and Revenues, Break-even Analysis, Final Accounts, Profitability and Liquidity Ratio Analysis and 2 more units, shows how they appear in worked problems, and points you to the formulas and full lessons needed for exam revision.
7 units · 14 lessons
Marketing is a core part of IB Business Management SL. This guide connects the syllabus ideas behind The Role of Marketing, Marketing Planning, Sales Forecasting, Market Research, The Four Ps and 1 more units, shows how they appear in worked problems, and points you to the formulas and full lessons needed for exam revision.
6 units · 12 lessons
Operations Management is a core part of IB Business Management SL. This guide connects the syllabus ideas behind The Role of Operations Management, Production Methods, Location, shows how they appear in worked problems, and points you to the formulas and full lessons needed for exam revision.
3 units · 6 lessons
Internal Assessment is a core part of IB Business Management SL. This guide connects the syllabus ideas behind Internal Assessment Guide, shows how they appear in worked problems, and points you to the formulas and full lessons needed for exam revision.
1 units · 4 lessons
Case Study Library is a core part of IB Business Management SL. This guide connects the syllabus ideas behind Case Study Library, shows how they appear in worked problems, and points you to the formulas and full lessons needed for exam revision.
1 units · 1 lessons
Assessment
IB Business Management SL uses two external written papers and an internally assessed written commentary. Students should confirm the current task requirements and examination conditions with their school.
Assessment arrangements can change. Confirm dates, paper conditions, permitted technology, and weighting with your school and the official awarding body before an examination.
Free interactive reference
A searchable IB Business Management SL formula sheet covering decision-making, break-even, ratio analysis, investment appraisal, forecasting, and capacity utilisation.
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