1. Learning Objectives TOPIC: Independent Research Project
LESSON TITLE: Check Point
COMPETENCY FOCUS:
Research (I1): you will develop your skills in primary and secondary research through the production of your research rationale.
[IB Learner Profile Development: Thinkers]
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, you should be able to…
LO1) Identify a theme for the independent project
LO2) Apply theory to your project proposal form.
SMSC: You will assess the organisational culture of businesses in terms of fundamental structure, purpose and strategy development.
CRITICAL THINKING KEY:
Knowledge Application Analysis Evaluation

2. IB Diploma Business & Management
Course Overview (H/L)
PAPER 1
PAPER 2
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT (PROJECT)
Focuses on…
All 6 topics
Any topic area
Assessment Objs
1-7
1-6
Content
Pre-seen Case-study
Section A (H/S)
Answer 2 out of 3 questions
Section B (H/S)
One compulsory question
Section C (H only)
Section A
One of two questions
Section B
Answer two out of three questions
Research Project
Address a real business issue
A working report
(max 2000 words)
Total Marks
80marks
75marks
25marks
Time
2 ½ hrs
2 ¼ hrs
30hrs
Weighting
40%
35%
25%

3. IB Diploma Business & Management
Course Overview (S/L)
PAPER 1
PAPER 2
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT (PROJECT)
Focuses on…
All 5 topics
Any topic area
Assessment Objs
1-6
Content
Pre-seen Case-study
Section A (H/S)
Answer 2 out of 3 questions
Section B (H/S)
One compulsory question
Section A
One of two questions
Section B
Answer two out of three questions
Research Project
Written commentary based on 3 to 5 supporting documents about a real issue that a real business is experiencing.
(max 1500 words)
Total Marks
50marks
60marks
25marks
Time
1 ¼ hrs
1 ¾ hrs
15hrs
Weighting
35%
40%
25%

4. Focus Company/Theme
Have we all chosen a focus company & theme/problem?

5. Format: Research Proposal
Research question Theoretical Framework Methodology Anticipated difficulties Action Plan

6. Format: Research Project
Title page Acknowledgments Contents page Executive Summary (Abstract) Introduction Research question Procedure/method Main results/findings Analysis/discussion Conclusions/recommendations Bibliography/references Appendices

7. Milestone Deadlines
Milestone 1: All research to have been conducted (primary & secondary)

8. 1:2:1 Progress Review Meeting

9. Reflection
Reflect on what you now have to complete with your project. Set yourself an action plan.
Assess the advantages and drawbacks of firms organizing their employees

10. Extended Essay Question
Assess the advantages and drawbacks of firms organizing their employees using a hierarchical structure. (Plan = 30mins, Essay= 2hrs (Incl. research))