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IB Business Management
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Fully coveredLast checked 2026-05-19
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Night-before review for IB Business Management
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practise
Start with Introduction to Business Management
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25 min · 10 energyflashcardsReview Business sectors, functions and entrepreneurship flashcards
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9 min · 4 energyexam modeTry a short skill practice set
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8 min · 3 energyTopic map
IB Business Management
Introduction to Business Management
IB Business Management
Business Growth and Decision-Making
IB Business Management
External Environment and Globalisation
IB Business Management
Human Resource Planning and Structure
IB Business Management
Leadership, Motivation and Culture
IB Business Management
Sources of Finance and Costs
IB Business Management
Final Accounts and Ratio Analysis
IB Business Management
Cash Flow and Investment Appraisal
IB Business Management
Marketing Planning and Research
IB Business Management
The Marketing Mix
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Operations and Production Methods
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Operations Planning and Research Development
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Business Management Toolkit
Sample original practice
A student is completing their IB Business Management Internal Assessment. They have chosen the following research question: 'To what extent has the introduction of a loyalty card scheme improved customer retention at Bella's Bakery between 2022 and 2024?' (a) Identify TWO appropriate primary research methods the student could use to investigate this research question. For each method, explain ONE advantage and ONE disadvantage in the context of this IA. [8 marks] (b) The student collects the following secondary data from Bella's Bakery's internal records: | Year | Total customers | Repeat customers | |------|----------------|------------------| | 2022 (pre-loyalty card) | 4,000 | 1,200 | | 2024 (post-loyalty card) | 5,500 | 2,475 | Calculate the customer retention rate for 2022 and 2024. Using these figures, assess whether the loyalty card scheme has improved customer retention. [6 marks] (c) Evaluate ONE ethical consideration the student must address when conducting primary research for this IA. [4 marks]
For part (b), retention rate is a proportion — think about what fraction of all customers during a period came back more than once. Write out the fraction before converting to a percentage.
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Business sectors, functions and entrepreneurship
What to know
- Business sectors, functions and entrepreneurship answers should apply the concept to the business, market or economy in the scenario.
- Quantitative evidence is strongest when it is calculated, interpreted and then used in a judgement.
Common mistake
Writing a memorised definition without applying it to the scenario.
Worked example
A Introduction to Business Management question gives data and asks for evaluation. What should the final paragraph do?
- 1. Use the most relevant figure or concept.
- 2. Explain the likely impact in context.
- 3. Make a supported judgement with a limitation.
Types of business organisations and objectives
What to know
- Types of business organisations and objectives answers should apply the concept to the business, market or economy in the scenario.
- Quantitative evidence is strongest when it is calculated, interpreted and then used in a judgement.
Common mistake
Writing a memorised definition without applying it to the scenario.
Worked example
A Introduction to Business Management question gives data and asks for evaluation. What should the final paragraph do?
- 1. Use the most relevant figure or concept.
- 2. Explain the likely impact in context.
- 3. Make a supported judgement with a limitation.
Internal and external growth strategies
What to know
- Internal and external growth strategies answers should apply the concept to the business, market or economy in the scenario.
- Quantitative evidence is strongest when it is calculated, interpreted and then used in a judgement.
Common mistake
Writing a memorised definition without applying it to the scenario.
Worked example
A Business Growth and Decision-Making question gives data and asks for evaluation. What should the final paragraph do?
- 1. Use the most relevant figure or concept.
- 2. Explain the likely impact in context.
- 3. Make a supported judgement with a limitation.
Three quick checks
1. What skill does the approved sample question test?
catalog-topic
Part (a): Two appropriate primary research methods with advantages and disadvantages. Method 1 — Customer surveys/questionnaires: - Advantage: Can collect data from a large number of Bella's Bakery customers quickly and at low cost, allowing quantitative analysis of loyalty card usage patterns. - Disadvantage: Respondents may give socially desirable answers rather than honest opinions, reducing validity of findings. Method 2 — Semi-structured interviews with customers: - Advantage: Allows in-depth qualitative insights into why customers do or do not use the loyalty card, capturing nuanced motivations. - Disadvantage: Time-consuming to conduct and transcribe; small sample size reduces representativeness and limits generalisability. Part (b): Customer retention rate = (Repeat customers / Total customers) × 100 2022: (1,200 / 4,000) × 100 = 30% 2024: (2,475 / 5,500) × 100 = 45% Change: 45% − 30% = +15 percentage points Assessment: The retention rate increased from 30% to 45%, a 15 percentage point improvement over the two-year period following the introduction of the loyalty card scheme. This suggests the scheme has had a positive effect on customer retention. However, the student should acknowledge limitations: total customer numbers also grew (from 4,000 to 5,500), which may reflect broader business growth or external factors such as increased marketing or reduced local competition rather than the loyalty card alone. A controlled comparison or further primary research would strengthen the conclusion. Part (c): Ethical consideration — Informed consent. When conducting primary research (e.g. surveys or interviews), the student must ensure all participants give informed consent. This means participants must be told the purpose of the research, how their data will be used, and that participation is voluntary with the right to withdraw at any time. In the context of Bella's Bakery, customers must not feel pressured to participate (e.g. by staff during a transaction). Failing to obtain informed consent breaches participant autonomy and may also violate data protection principles. The student should include a consent form or statement at the start of any survey or interview instrument.
2. What mistake should you watch for in Business sectors, functions and entrepreneurship?
Writing a memorised definition without applying it to the scenario.
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3. What should happen after a missed point?
Review the explanation, name the mistake, then answer a similar question while the correction is fresh.
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