IB Business Management: 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6

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Unit 1 - only 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6

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Business Objectives

Articulated, measurable targets necessary to achieve a business's long-term goals, categorized into strategic, tactical, and operational objectives.

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SMART Objectives

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-specific criteria for effective goal setting.

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Business Strategies

Plans to achieve strategic objectives, involving careful analysis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

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Stakeholders

Individuals or groups with a direct interest in a business, categorized as internal and external stakeholders.

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SWOT Analysis

Examination of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats to aid strategic planning and market positioning.

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Ansoff Matrix

Tool for assessing growth strategies based on market and product considerations, including Market Penetration, Market Development, Product Development, and Diversification.

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PESTLE Analysis

Examination of Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal, and Ethical factors influencing business operations and growth.

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Scale of operations

The size or volume of output of a business.

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Economies of scale

The reduction in average unit cost as a business increases in size.

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Diseconomies of scale

The increase in per unit production cost as output or activity increases.

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Efficiency

Measured in terms of costs of production per unit.

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Fixed costs

Costs that do not change according to the amount of goods or services produced.

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Variable costs

Costs that increase or decrease according to the amount of goods or services produced.

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Average costs

The total cost per unit produced.

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Internal economies of scale

Advantages gained by a business due to its size or scale.

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External economies of scale

Benefits that occur outside a business due to its size or scale.

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Internal diseconomies of scale

Disadvantages experienced within a business due to its size or scale.

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External diseconomies of scale

Disadvantages experienced outside a business due to its size or scale.

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Internal growth

Business expansion relying on its own resources and capabilities.

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External growth

Business expansion with resources not developed internally.

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Mergers and acquisitions

Methods of external growth involving combining or acquiring other companies.

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Joint ventures

Cooperation between businesses to enhance value without creating a new entity.

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Strategic alliances

Legal cooperation between businesses to enhance value without creating a new entity.

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Franchising

Distributing products or services by selling the right to use a brand to franchisees.

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Globalisation

Integration of regional economies into a global unit.

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Multinational companies (MNCs)

Companies operating in two or more countries.

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