Human resources

Table of Contents

1. Topic pack - introduction
   1. Terms and definitions
   2. Aims of the business and management course
   3. Assessment Objectives
   4. Topic Two Structure
2. 2.1 Human Resource Planning - Notes
3. 2.1 Human resource planning - questions
4. 2.2 Organisational structure - notes
5. 2.2 Organisational structure - questions
6. 2.3 Communication - notes
7. 2.3 Communication - questions
8. 2.4 Leadership and management - notes
9. 2.4 Leadership and management - questions
10. 2.5 Motivation - notes
11. 2.5 Motivation - questions
12. 2.5 Motivation - simulations and activities
13. 2.6 Organisational and corporate cultures - notes (HL only)
14. 2.6 Organisational and corporate cultures - questions
15. 2.7 Employer and employee relations - notes (HL only)
16. 2.7 Employer and employee relations - questions
17. 2.8 Crisis management and contingency planning - notes
18. 2.8 Crisis management and contingency planning - questions
19. Printable version

Assessment Objectives

Having followed the business and management course at HL or SL, students will be expected to:

1. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of business terminology, concepts, principles and theories
2. make business decisions by identifying the issue(s), selecting and interpreting data, applying appropriate tools and techniques, and recommending suitable solutions
3. analyse and evaluate business decisions using a variety of sources
4. evaluate business strategies and/or practices showing evidence of critical thinking
5. apply skills and knowledge learned in the subject to hypothetical and real business situations
6. communicate business ideas and information effectively and accurately using appropriate formats and tools.

In addition to the above, students at HL will be expected to:

7. synthesize knowledge in order to develop a framework for business decision-making.