IBDP BUSINESS MANAGEMENT PAPER 1
Calculator=yes Formula sheet= no
Unstructured paper
k-Knowledge
App- Application(case)
An- Analysis(so what)
Duration:-1 hr 30 mins
Marks:-30 marks
Section A(all mandatory)
Q1-2 marks-2k-2mins
Q2-2 marks-2k-2 mins
Q3-4 marks -2k+2APP-4 mins
Q4-4 marks-2k+2App-4 mins
Q5-2 marks-2k-2 mins
Q6-6 marks -2K+2App+2An- 6 mins
Section B(select any one)
Q7-10 marks-25 mins
or
Q8-10 marks-25 mins
10 marker structure
Max:-25 mins
1. Identify and define the keyword-
2. Background of the situation
3. Option1+explanation of option with the help of case+advantage +analysis(so what- impact)
+application+however +disadvantage+analysis
4. Option2+explanation of option with the help of case+advantage +analysis(so what- impact)
+application+however +disadvantage+analysis
5. Option1+explanation of option with the help of case+advantage +analysis(so what- impact)
+application+however +disadvantage+analysis
6. Option2+explanation of option with the help of case+advantage +analysis(so what- impact)
+application+however +disadvantage+analysis
7. In conclusion/ to summarise/ it is suggested/ it is recommended/ overall + line from the
question+chosen option+advantage+analysis+app+whereas +if they select not chosen option
as+disadvantage+analysis
8. However there is limitation in the case study (they have not mentioned quantitative data). It is
recommended that before selecting(chosen option) they should do ratio analysis
