IB Business Management (SL) Syllabus – 2015/16
Teacher: Ms. Amber Qureshi
Email: amber.qureshi@baltimorecitycollege.us
Coach Class: Tuesday and Thursday from 2:45 to 3:30, or by appointment
Website: http://ibbmgt.wikispaces.com/
Text Alerts: Text @ibbmgt to 81010
Room: 131
Course Description
IB Business Management studies business functions, management processes and decision-making in contemporary
contexts of strategic uncertainty. It examines how business decisions are influenced by factors internal and external to an
organization, and how these decisions impact upon its stakeholders, both internally and externally. Business management
also explores how individuals and groups interact within an organization, how they may be successfully managed and
how they can ethically optimize the use of resources in a world with increasing scarcity and concern for sustainability.
Business management is, therefore, perfectly placed within the individuals and societies subject area: aiming to develop in
students an appreciation both for our individuality and our collective purposes.
Course Aims/Outcomes
The aims of the IB Business Management course are to:
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encourage a holistic view of the world of business
empower students to think critically and strategically about individual and organizational behavior
promote the importance of exploring business issues from different cultural perspectives
enable the student to appreciate the nature and significance of change in a local, regional and global context
promote awareness of the importance of environmental, social and ethical factors in the actions of individuals and
organizations
6. develop an understanding of the importance of innovation in a business environment.
Essential Question
How do the operational business functions (human resource management, finance and accounts, marketing, and
operations management) link together to help businesses make strategic decisions?
IB Concepts
The following six concepts underpin the IB Business Management course: Change, Culture, Ethics, Globalization,
Innovation, and Strategy.
Units and Topics
Unit 1: Business organization and environment
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
Introduction to business management
Types of organizations
Organizational objectives
Stakeholders
External environment
Growth and evolution
Unit 3: Finance and accounts
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
Sources of finance
Costs and revenues
Break-even analysis
Final accounts
Profitability and liquidity ratio analysis
Cash flow
Investment appraisal
Unit 2: Human resource management
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
Functions and evolution of HR management
Organizational structure
Leadership and management
Motivation
Unit 4: Marketing
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
The role of marketing
Marketing planning
Market research
The four Ps (product, price, promotion, place)
E-commerce
Unit 5: Operations management
5.1
5.2
5.3
The role of operations management
Production methods
Location
Grading
The following summative assessments will make up your grade: Practice Paper 1, Practice Paper 2, and Internal Assessment.
Formative assessments (such as case studies, quizzes, classwork, homework, notes, internal assessment activities, etc.), while not a
part of the students’ quarter grade, will greatly impact a student’s ability to be successful on the summative task and summative work
will not be graded without evidence of formative processes/practice as per my discretion.
The following table summarizes your required performance per quarter in order to pass this class with an IB score of 4 or better:
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Required Performance Level Per Quarter(*for completing this section, reference DP Grade Boundaries and Scale Factor)
Students must meet all criteria in order to achieve that level of performance.
Quarter 1
Quarter 2
Quarter 3
Quarter 4
Paper 1: 20 – 24 out of 50
Paper 1: 20 – 24 out of 50
Paper 1: 20 – 24 out of 50
Paper 1: 20 – 24 out of 50
(77%)
marks
marks
marks
marks
IA: 10 – 12 out of 25 marks
Paper 2: 26 – 31 out of 60
Paper 2: 26 – 31 out of 60
Paper 2: 26 – 31 out of 60
marks
marks
marks
IA: 10 – 12 out of 25
IA: 10 – 12 out of 25
marks
marks
Paper 1: 25 – 28 out of 50
Paper 1: 25 – 28 out of 50
Paper 1: 25 – 28 out of 50
Paper 1: 25 – 28 out of 50
(87%)
marks
marks
marks
marks
IA: 13 – 16 out of 25 marks
Paper 2: 32 – 37 out of 60
Paper 2: 32 – 37 out of 60
Paper 2: 32 – 37 out of 60
marks
marks
marks
IA: 13 – 16 out of 25
IA: 13 – 16 out of 25
marks
marks
Paper 1: 29 – 33 out of 50
Paper 1: 29 – 33 out of 50
Paper 1: 29 – 33 out of 50
Paper 1: 29 – 33 out of 50
(95%)
marks
marks
marks
marks
IA: 17 – 19 out of 25 marks
Paper 2: 38 – 43 out of 60
Paper 2: 38 – 43 out of 60
Paper 2: 38 – 43 out of 60
marks
marks
marks
IA: 17 – 19 out of 25
IA: 17 – 19 out of 25
marks
marks
Paper 1: 34 – 50 out of 50
Paper 1: 34 – 50 out of 50
Paper 1: 34 – 50 out of 50
Paper 1: 34 – 50 out of 50
(100%)
marks
marks
marks
marks
IA: 20 – 25 out of 25 marks
Paper 2: 44 – 60 out of 60
Paper 2: 44 – 60 out of 60
Paper 2: 44 – 60 out of 60
marks
marks
marks
IA: 20 – 25 out of 25
IA: 20 – 25 out of 25
marks
marks
Rules
There are four rules that you must follow in my class:
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Come to class prepared with all required materials
Follow the teacher’s directions
Respect your classmates in your words and actions
Class time is for class activities
Failure to follow the rules will result a referral to the administration.
Missing or Late Work
When assessment measures are missing or late, I will
(1) use alternative means to retrieve or collect evidence such that a true determination of student learning is evaluated
(2) permit students until the end of the unit to submit
(3) use my discretion in the process and timeline set for student
Please check the course website and ManageBac for assignments and deadlines.
Required Materials
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Notebook used only for business
Pens/pencils/erasers
Folder or Binder to keep all work