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NotesBusiness ManagementTopic 2.2
Unit 2 · Human Resource Management · Topic 2.2

IB Business Management — Organizational structure

HL Topic 2.2 requires deeper analysis of organisational design choices, including the impact of delayering, outsourcing, and matrix structures on performance. Students evaluate how organisational structure relates to strategy, culture, and competitive advantage.

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What you'll learn in Topic 2.2

  • 2.2.1 Types of organizational structure
  • 2.2.2 Organization charts
  • 2.2.3 Key structural concepts
  • 2.2.4 Centralisation and decentralisation
  • 2.2.5 Shamrock organization and project-based structures (HL only)

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 — 2.2 Organizational structure

2.2.1

Types of organizational structure

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2.2.2

Organization charts

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2.2.3

Key structural concepts

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2.2.4

Centralisation and decentralisation

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2.2.5

Shamrock organization and project-based structures (HL only)

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Topic 2.2 Organizational structure forms a core part of Unit 2: Human Resource 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.

Frequently asked questions

What does Topic 2.2 Organizational structure cover in IB Business Management?
Topic 2.2 covers organizational structure 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 Organizational structure 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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