IB Business Management — Topic 1.5

Growth and evolution

Topic 1.5 examines how businesses grow through internal expansion, mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic alliances. Students evaluate the advantages, risks, and challenges of different growth strategies and their impact on stakeholders.

Sub-topics in Topic 1.5

1.5.1Internal and external growth1.5.2Mergers and acquisitions1.5.3Economies and diseconomies of scale1.5.4Franchises

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