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IB BUSINESS MANAGEMENT HL, Paper 1, November, 2011, TZ0, Solved Past Paper

Master the 2011 IB November for Paper 1 Business Management HL with examiner tailored solutions and comments for TZ0

Question 1 [Explained]

This question focuses on understanding organizational structures and their implications within the context of a non-profit organization, Reach Out. Specifically, it examines Andrew Grandin's role within the organization, potential sources of income, and the broader social and economic impacts of Reach Out's actions.

Question 1 [a] [Explanation]

This part of the question is divided into two subparts, each focusing on different aspects of Andrew Grandin's role at Reach Out.

Question 1 [a] [i] [Explanation]

This question asks you to describe the chain of command at Reach Out as it pertains to Andrew Grandin.

Question 1 [a] [ii] [Explanation]

This question asks you to describe the span of control at Reach Out as it pertains to Andrew Grandin.

Question 1 [b] [Explanation]

This question asks you to comment on two sources of income for Reach Out, other than the therapist scheme, using information from the case study.

Question 1 [c] [Explanation]

This question asks you to analyze the social and economic impacts of the actions of the non-profit organization Reach Out.

Question 2 [Explained]

This question involves analyzing various aspects of Reach Out's business strategy, including pricing strategies, the rationale behind conducting a STEEPLE analysis, and the potential benefits and drawbacks of outsourcing a management role.

Question 2 [a] [Explanation]

This question asks you to describe Laura Chan's desired pricing strategy for Reach Out's PECS cards.