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These are explanations and solutions for IB past papers, not the official version. For official papers, you can go to IB Follet or access them through your school.

These are explanations and solutions for IB past papers, not the official version. For official papers, you can go to IB Follet or access them through your school.

These are explanations and solutions for IB past papers, not the official version. For official papers, you can go to IB Follet or access them through your school.

These are explanations and solutions for IB past papers, not the official version. For official papers, you can go to IB Follet or access them through your school.

 

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IB BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SL, Paper 1, May, 2007, TZ0, Solved Past Paper

Master the 2007 IB May for Paper 1 Business Management SL with examiner tailored solutions and comments for TZ0

Question 1 [Explained]

This question involves understanding the organizational structure of Gladrags Ltd and the implications of changing this structure. The question is divided into three parts, each focusing on different aspects of organizational theory and practice.

Question 1 [a] [Explanation]

This part of the question requires you to draw an organizational chart for Gladrags Ltd, clearly identifying each person's functional responsibility. An organizational chart is a visual representation of the hierarchy within an organization, showing the relationships between different roles and departments.

Question 1 [b] [Explanation]

This part of the question asks you to define two key terms related to organizational structure: chain of command and span of control. These terms are fundamental to understanding how authority and responsibility are distributed within an organization.

Question 1 [b] [i] [Explanation]

Define the term chain of command with reference to the organizational chart.

Question 1 [b] [ii] [Explanation]

Define the term span of control with reference to the organizational chart.

Question 1 [c] [Explanation]

This part of the question asks you to discuss the reasons for changing the organization to a flatter structure, using relevant motivation theory to support your argument. A flatter organizational structure has fewer hierarchical levels, which can lead to increased employee involvement and faster decision-making.

Question 2 [Explained]

This question involves analyzing the differences between marketing clothes under a family brand (Gladrags) and an individual brand ("Sassy"). Additionally, it requires proposing a future marketing strategy for Gladrags Ltd using the Ansoff Matrix.

Question 2 [a] [Explanation]

This question asks you to analyze the differences between marketing clothes under the family brand Gladrags and marketing the individual brand "Sassy".

Question 2 [b] [Explanation]

This question asks you to propose a future marketing strategy for Gladrags Ltd using the Ansoff Matrix.