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NotesBusiness ManagementUnit 5
IB Business Management · Unit 5 of 6

Unit 5: Operations Management

Unit 5 of IB Business Management covers Operations Management. This unit contains 4 topics and 13 sub-topics. Below you'll find free study notes, flashcards, and exam preparation resources for every topic in this unit.

4 topics13 sub-topics
Exam technique guide

What Unit 5 covers

Unit 5 covers how businesses produce goods and services efficiently, including operations methods, location decisions, and break-even analysis. Students learn to evaluate production strategies and calculate profitability thresholds — quantitative skills frequently tested in IB BM papers.

Topics in Unit 5

5.1

Introduction to operations management

2 sub-topics

5.2

Operations methods

4 sub-topics

5.4

Location

3 sub-topics

5.5

Break-even analysis

4 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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