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

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

Question 1 [Explained]

This question focuses on the organizational structure and operational aspects of a non-profit organization called Reach Out. Specifically, it examines Andrew Grandin's role within the organization, sources of income for Reach Out, and the broader social and economic impacts of the organization's actions.

Question 1 [a] [Explanation]

This part of the question is divided into two subparts, each asking for a description of specific organizational concepts as they apply to Andrew Grandin at Reach Out.

Question 1 [a] [i] [Explanation]

This question asks you to describe Andrew Grandin's chain of command at Reach Out.

Question 1 [a] [ii] [Explanation]

This question asks you to describe Andrew Grandin's span of control at Reach Out.

Question 1 [b] [Explanation]

This question asks you to comment on two sources of income (current or potential) 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]

Question 2 [a] [Explanation]

This question asks you to describe the pricing strategy that Laura Chan desires for Reach Out's PECS cards. The focus is on understanding the approach she wants to take in setting the prices for these cards, considering the competitive landscape and the mission of Reach Out.