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IB Business Management Unit 2: Human Resource Management

Unit 2 of IB Business Management covers Human Resource Management. This unit contains 5 topics and 21 sub-topics. Below you'll find free study notes, flashcards, and exam preparation resources for every topic in this unit.

5 topics21 sub-topics

Exam technique guide

What Unit 2 covers

Unit 2 covers how businesses manage people, including organisational structures, leadership styles, motivation theories (Maslow, Herzberg, Taylor), and workplace communication. Understanding these concepts is essential for IB BM Paper 1 case study analysis and Paper 2 extended responses on human resource challenges.

Topics in Unit 2

2.1

Introduction to human resource management

7 sub-topics

2.2

Organizational structure

4 sub-topics

2.3

Leadership and management

3 sub-topics

2.4

Motivation and demotivation

4 sub-topics

2.6

Communication

3 sub-topics

Study tip: Work through the topics in order — each builds on concepts from the one before. Start with notes, then reinforce with flashcards and practice questions.

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