IB Business Acronyms
SWOT
Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities, Threats
CUEGIS means
Change, Culture, Ethics, Globalization, Innovation and Strategy
How many words is the IA?
HL - 1800
SL - 1500
How many points is the exam out of?
7
Where is Sal's Brewery Located?
Westhampton Beach
STEEPLE
Social, technological, economical, environmental, political, legal, ethical
CUEGIS should include
introduction paragraph 1
A body paragraph 2-6
A conclusion paragraph 7
Name 3 business tools that can be used on the IA
Anything but SWAT
What is on the exam?
Paper 1: Case Study
Paper 2: Short Answer
What does Sal do on his Lunch?
Valid Answers: Go to Taco Bell, Go to the Gym
SMART
specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound
Who does CUEGIS?
SL ONLY
SWAT or STEEPLE?
STEEPLE
Who grades the exam?
IB
What school did Sal work at before Hauppauge?
East Islip
5 P's of Marketing
product, price, place, promotion, people
the 4 Criterias for CUEGIS are
Knowledge and understanding
application
Analysis
Evaluation/Examine
When is the exam? Who takes it?
SL: End of the year
HL: End of 2nd Year
When does Sal offer extra help?
3rd, 4th, 6th, 7th, 8th,
Maslow's Theory
Physiological, Safety, Social, Esteem, Self-Actualization
What part and how many points is CUEGIS?
20 marks and on Paper 2
How much is the IA worth?
20% for HL
30% for SL
How can you prepare for the exam?
Study, Read the case Study, Pay attention in class
What TV show character does Sal always call us?
Slappy for Goosebumps