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NotesBusiness ManagementTopic 1.2
Unit 1 · Introduction to Business Management · Topic 1.2

IB Business Management — Types of business entities

HL Topic 1.2 requires deeper comparative analysis of business ownership structures, including more detailed evaluation of how legal form affects liability, continuity, and access to finance. Students must apply this knowledge to complex case study scenarios across all three HL papers.

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What you'll learn in Topic 1.2

  • 1.2.1 Sole traders
  • 1.2.2 Partnerships
  • 1.2.3 Private and public limited companies
  • 1.2.4 Cooperatives
  • 1.2.5 Social enterprises

Exam relevance

At Higher Level, BM includes quantitative questions and deeper strategic analysis. Paper 2 requires extended responses with financial calculations, ratio analysis, and investment appraisal.

Suggested study order: Read the notes for each sub-topic below → test yourself with flashcards → attempt practice questions → review exam technique.

Study resources — 1.2 Types of business entities

1.2.1

Sole traders

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1.2.2

Partnerships

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1.2.3

Private and public limited companies

Notes
1.2.4

Cooperatives

Notes
1.2.5

Social enterprises

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Topic 1.2 Types of business entities forms a core part of Unit 1: Introduction to Business Management in IB Business Management. Mastering these concepts will strengthen your understanding of connected topics across the syllabus and prepare you for exam questions that require analysis, evaluation, and real-world application.

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What does Topic 1.2 Types of business entities cover in IB Business Management?
Topic 1.2 covers types of business entities as part of the IB BM syllabus. Students learn key business concepts, tools, and frameworks that are assessed in Paper 1 (case study) and Paper 2 (structured questions).
How should I revise Types of business entities for IB Business Management exams?
Start with the micro-topic notes to build understanding, then use flashcards for key terms and formulas. Practise applying concepts to case study scenarios and review how marks are allocated in IB mark schemes.
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