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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.
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IB BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SL, Paper 1, November, 2014, TZ0, Solved Past Paper
Master the 2014 IB November for Paper 1 Business Management SL with examiner tailored solutions and comments for TZ0
Question 1 [Explained]
This question explores various aspects of recruitment, organizational structure, and strategic analysis within the context of a hotel management scenario. The questions are designed to assess your understanding of recruitment methods, the creation of organizational charts, and the use of SWOT analysis in a business environment.
Question 1 [a] [Explanation]
This question asks you to describe two methods of recruitment that GP may have used to recruit a new manager for The Imperial. Recruitment methods can be broadly categorized into internal and external methods, each with its own set of advantages and disadvantages.
Question 1 [b] [Explanation]
This question requires you to construct an organization chart showing the levels of hierarchy at The Imperial. An organization chart visually represents the structure of an organization, illustrating the relationships and relative ranks of its parts and positions/jobs.
Question 1 [c] [Explanation]
This question asks you to analyze the advantages and disadvantages for GP of using a SWOT analysis. A SWOT analysis is a strategic planning tool used to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats related to a business or project.
Question 2 [Explained]
This question focuses on various business concepts including position mapping, Maslow's motivation theory, and leadership styles. Each part of the question requires you to apply these theories and concepts to the case of The Imperial, a hotel where Martin works.
Question 2 [a] [Explanation]
This question asks you to describe what a position map constructed by Martin might look like, with specific reference to The Imperial.
Question 2 [b] [Explanation]
This question requires you to use Maslow's motivation theory to explain two reasons why Martin applied for the job of manager at The Imperial.
Question 2 [c] [Explanation]
This question asks you to analyze the importance of leadership styles in an organization, with reference to The Imperial and one other business you have studied.