BM Assessment Objectives

By the end of the business management course, students are expected to reach the following assessment

objectives.

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

– the business management tools, techniques and theories specified in the syllabus content

– the six concepts that underpin the subject

– real-world business problems, issues and decisions

– the HL extension topics (HL only).

2. Demonstrate application and analysis of:

– knowledge and skills to a variety of real-world and fictional business situations

– business decisions by explaining the issue(s) at stake, selecting and interpreting data, and

applying appropriate tools, techniques, theories and concepts

– the HL extension topics (HL only).

3. Demonstrate synthesis and evaluation of:

– business strategies and practices, showing evidence of critical thinking

– business decisions, formulating recommendations

– the HL extension topics (HL only).

4. Demonstrate a variety of appropriate skills to:

– produce well-structured written material using business terminology

– select and use quantitative and qualitative business tools, techniques and methods

– select and use business material, from a range of primary and secondary sources.