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The Business and Management IA is assessed using seven criteria totaling 25 marks.

Criterion A: Integration of a key concept (5 marks)

Mark Band	What it means	Evidence you must show
5	The student effectively integrates the analysis of the connection between the key concept and the organization under study throughout the internal assessment.	The work clearly demonstrates that the student effectively integrates the analysis of the connection between the key concept and the organization under study throughout the internal assessment, showing thorough understanding and comprehensive exploration.
4	The student partially integrates the analysis of the connection between the key concept and the organization under study in the internal assessment.	The work provides evidence that the student partially integrates the analysis of the connection between the key concept and the organization under study in the internal assessment, demonstrating a satisfactory but partially complete understanding.
3	The student analyses the connection between the key concept and the organization under study.	The work provides evidence that the student analyses the connection between the key concept and the organization under study, demonstrating a satisfactory but partially complete understanding.
2	The student describes the connection between the key concept and the organization under study.	The work shows that the student describes the connection between the key concept and the organization under study, but the application or exploration is superficial or limited in depth.
1	The student demonstrates knowledge of the key concept.	The work shows that the student demonstrates knowledge of the key concept, but the application or exploration is superficial or limited in depth.
0	Either the work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below or the key concept identified is neither change, creativity, ethics nor sustainability.

Criterion B: Supporting Documents (4 marks)

Mark Band	What it means	Evidence you must show
4	There are three to five supporting documents that are relevant, sufficiently in-depth and provide a range of ideas and views.	The work provides evidence that there are three to five supporting documents that are relevant, sufficiently in-depth and provide a range of ideas and views, demonstrating a satisfactory but partially complete understanding.
3	There are three to five supporting documents that are relevant and sufficiently in-depth.	The work provides evidence that there are three to five supporting documents that are relevant and sufficiently in-depth, demonstrating a satisfactory but partially complete understanding.
2	There are three to five supporting documents that are generally relevant but some lack depth.	The work shows that there are three to five supporting documents that are generally relevant but some lack depth, but the application or exploration is superficial or limited in depth.
1	There are only one or two, or more than five, supporting documents or they are of marginal relevance.	The work shows that there are only one or two, or more than five, supporting documents or they are of marginal relevance, but the application or exploration is superficial or limited in depth.
0	The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.

Criterion C: Selection and application of tools and theories (4 marks)

Mark Band	What it means	Evidence you must show
4	The business management tools and theories are effectively selected and applied with clear relevance to the research question.	The work provides evidence that the business management tools and theories are effectively selected and applied with clear relevance to the research question, demonstrating a satisfactory but partially complete understanding.
3	The business management tools and theories are adequately selected and applied to the research question. Their relevance to the research question is not always clear.	The work provides evidence that the business management tools and theories are adequately selected and applied to the research question. Their relevance to the research question is not always clear, demonstrating a satisfactory but partially complete understanding.
2	There are some business management tools and theories selected and applied to the research question. Their relevance to the research question is superficial.	The work shows that there are some business management tools and theories selected and applied to the research question. Their relevance to the research question is superficial, but the application or exploration is superficial or limited in depth.
1	There is a limited selection and application of business management tools and theories or these business management tools and theories are not relevant to the research question.	The work shows that there is a limited selection and application of business management tools and theories or these business management tools and theories are not relevant to the research question, but the application or exploration is superficial or limited in depth.
0	The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.

Criterion D: Analysis and Evaluation (5 marks)

Mark Band	What it means	Evidence you must show
5	The selection and use of data from the supporting documents is effective, leading to a thorough analysis and evaluation of the research question. There is a sustained integration of ideas with consideration of the assumptions underpinning the arguments and implications.	The work clearly demonstrates that the selection and use of data from the supporting documents is effective, leading to a thorough analysis and evaluation of the research question. There is a sustained integration of ideas with consideration of the assumptions underpinning the arguments and implications, showing thorough understanding and comprehensive exploration.
4	The selection and use of data from the supporting documents is sufficient, leading to a mostly effective analysis and evaluation of the research question with some integration of ideas.	The work provides evidence that the selection and use of data from the supporting documents is sufficient, leading to a mostly effective analysis and evaluation of the research question with some integration of ideas, demonstrating a satisfactory but partially complete understanding.
3	The selection and use of data from the supporting documents is adequate with some analysis and evaluation of the research question.	The work provides evidence that the selection and use of data from the supporting documents is adequate with some analysis and evaluation of the research question, demonstrating a satisfactory but partially complete understanding.
2	The selection and use of data from the supporting documents is superficial, leading to limited analysis and evaluation of the research question.	The work shows that the selection and use of data from the supporting documents is superficial, leading to limited analysis and evaluation of the research question, but the application or exploration is superficial or limited in depth.
1	There is limited selection and use of data from the supporting documents with no analysis and evaluation of the research question.	The work shows that there is limited selection and use of data from the supporting documents with no analysis and evaluation of the research question, but the application or exploration is superficial or limited in depth.
0	The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.

Criterion E: Conclusions (3 marks)

Mark Band	What it means	Evidence you must show
3	Conclusions are consistent with the evidence presented and explicitly answer the research question.	The work provides evidence that conclusions are consistent with the evidence presented and explicitly answer the research question, demonstrating a satisfactory but partially complete understanding.
2	Some conclusions are consistent with the evidence presented.	The work shows that some conclusions are consistent with the evidence presented, but the application or exploration is superficial or limited in depth.
1	Conclusions are inconsistent with the evidence presented, or conclusions are superficial.	The work shows that conclusions are inconsistent with the evidence presented, or conclusions are superficial, but the application or exploration is superficial or limited in depth.
0	The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.

Criterion F: Structure (2 marks)

Mark Band	What it means	Evidence you must show
2	Appropriate structure.	The work shows that appropriate structure, but the application or exploration is superficial or limited in depth.
1	Limited structure.	The work shows that limited structure, but the application or exploration is superficial or limited in depth.
0	The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.

Criterion G: Presentation (2 marks)

Mark Band	What it means	Evidence you must show
2	All of the required elements of a well-presented research project are included.	The work shows that all of the required elements of a well-presented research project are included, but the application or exploration is superficial or limited in depth.
1	One or more of the required elements of a well-presented research project is missing.	The work shows that one or more of the required elements of a well-presented research project is missing, but the application or exploration is superficial or limited in depth.
0	The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.

Avoid Common Mistakes in Business and Management IAs

Selecting too few or too many supporting documents, or choosing documents that are not relevant to the research question, resulting in inadequate support for arguments.

Applying business management tools and theories that are either irrelevant or poorly selected, which diminishes the clarity and effectiveness of the analysis.

Drawing conclusions that are inconsistent with the evidence presented, or failing to explicitly answer the research question, which undermines the overall argument.

Using data from supporting documents in a superficial manner, leading to limited analysis and evaluation of the research question without sufficient depth.

Neglecting to include required presentation elements such as a title page, table of contents, or proper headings, which detracts from the professionalism of the work.

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The Business and Management IA is assessed using seven criteria totaling 25 marks.

Criterion A: Integration of a key concept (5 marks)

Mark Band	What it means	Evidence you must show
5	The student effectively integrates the analysis of the connection between the key concept and the organization under study throughout the internal assessment.	The work clearly demonstrates that the student effectively integrates the analysis of the connection between the key concept and the organization under study throughout the internal assessment, showing thorough understanding and comprehensive exploration.
4	The student partially integrates the analysis of the connection between the key concept and the organization under study in the internal assessment.	The work provides evidence that the student partially integrates the analysis of the connection between the key concept and the organization under study in the internal assessment, demonstrating a satisfactory but partially complete understanding.
3	The student analyses the connection between the key concept and the organization under study.	The work provides evidence that the student analyses the connection between the key concept and the organization under study, demonstrating a satisfactory but partially complete understanding.
2	The student describes the connection between the key concept and the organization under study.	The work shows that the student describes the connection between the key concept and the organization under study, but the application or exploration is superficial or limited in depth.
1	The student demonstrates knowledge of the key concept.	The work shows that the student demonstrates knowledge of the key concept, but the application or exploration is superficial or limited in depth.
0	Either the work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below or the key concept identified is neither change, creativity, ethics nor sustainability.

Criterion B: Supporting Documents (4 marks)

Mark Band	What it means	Evidence you must show
4	There are three to five supporting documents that are relevant, sufficiently in-depth and provide a range of ideas and views.	The work provides evidence that there are three to five supporting documents that are relevant, sufficiently in-depth and provide a range of ideas and views, demonstrating a satisfactory but partially complete understanding.
3	There are three to five supporting documents that are relevant and sufficiently in-depth.	The work provides evidence that there are three to five supporting documents that are relevant and sufficiently in-depth, demonstrating a satisfactory but partially complete understanding.
2	There are three to five supporting documents that are generally relevant but some lack depth.	The work shows that there are three to five supporting documents that are generally relevant but some lack depth, but the application or exploration is superficial or limited in depth.
1	There are only one or two, or more than five, supporting documents or they are of marginal relevance.	The work shows that there are only one or two, or more than five, supporting documents or they are of marginal relevance, but the application or exploration is superficial or limited in depth.
0	The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.

Criterion C: Selection and application of tools and theories (4 marks)

Mark Band	What it means	Evidence you must show
4	The business management tools and theories are effectively selected and applied with clear relevance to the research question.	The work provides evidence that the business management tools and theories are effectively selected and applied with clear relevance to the research question, demonstrating a satisfactory but partially complete understanding.
3	The business management tools and theories are adequately selected and applied to the research question. Their relevance to the research question is not always clear.	The work provides evidence that the business management tools and theories are adequately selected and applied to the research question. Their relevance to the research question is not always clear, demonstrating a satisfactory but partially complete understanding.
2	There are some business management tools and theories selected and applied to the research question. Their relevance to the research question is superficial.	The work shows that there are some business management tools and theories selected and applied to the research question. Their relevance to the research question is superficial, but the application or exploration is superficial or limited in depth.
1	There is a limited selection and application of business management tools and theories or these business management tools and theories are not relevant to the research question.	The work shows that there is a limited selection and application of business management tools and theories or these business management tools and theories are not relevant to the research question, but the application or exploration is superficial or limited in depth.
0	The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.

Criterion D: Analysis and Evaluation (5 marks)

Mark Band	What it means	Evidence you must show
5	The selection and use of data from the supporting documents is effective, leading to a thorough analysis and evaluation of the research question. There is a sustained integration of ideas with consideration of the assumptions underpinning the arguments and implications.	The work clearly demonstrates that the selection and use of data from the supporting documents is effective, leading to a thorough analysis and evaluation of the research question. There is a sustained integration of ideas with consideration of the assumptions underpinning the arguments and implications, showing thorough understanding and comprehensive exploration.
4	The selection and use of data from the supporting documents is sufficient, leading to a mostly effective analysis and evaluation of the research question with some integration of ideas.	The work provides evidence that the selection and use of data from the supporting documents is sufficient, leading to a mostly effective analysis and evaluation of the research question with some integration of ideas, demonstrating a satisfactory but partially complete understanding.
3	The selection and use of data from the supporting documents is adequate with some analysis and evaluation of the research question.	The work provides evidence that the selection and use of data from the supporting documents is adequate with some analysis and evaluation of the research question, demonstrating a satisfactory but partially complete understanding.
2	The selection and use of data from the supporting documents is superficial, leading to limited analysis and evaluation of the research question.	The work shows that the selection and use of data from the supporting documents is superficial, leading to limited analysis and evaluation of the research question, but the application or exploration is superficial or limited in depth.
1	There is limited selection and use of data from the supporting documents with no analysis and evaluation of the research question.	The work shows that there is limited selection and use of data from the supporting documents with no analysis and evaluation of the research question, but the application or exploration is superficial or limited in depth.
0	The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.

Criterion E: Conclusions (3 marks)

Mark Band	What it means	Evidence you must show
3	Conclusions are consistent with the evidence presented and explicitly answer the research question.	The work provides evidence that conclusions are consistent with the evidence presented and explicitly answer the research question, demonstrating a satisfactory but partially complete understanding.
2	Some conclusions are consistent with the evidence presented.	The work shows that some conclusions are consistent with the evidence presented, but the application or exploration is superficial or limited in depth.
1	Conclusions are inconsistent with the evidence presented, or conclusions are superficial.	The work shows that conclusions are inconsistent with the evidence presented, or conclusions are superficial, but the application or exploration is superficial or limited in depth.
0	The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.

Criterion F: Structure (2 marks)

Mark Band	What it means	Evidence you must show
2	Appropriate structure.	The work shows that appropriate structure, but the application or exploration is superficial or limited in depth.
1	Limited structure.	The work shows that limited structure, but the application or exploration is superficial or limited in depth.
0	The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.

Criterion G: Presentation (2 marks)

Mark Band	What it means	Evidence you must show
2	All of the required elements of a well-presented research project are included.	The work shows that all of the required elements of a well-presented research project are included, but the application or exploration is superficial or limited in depth.
1	One or more of the required elements of a well-presented research project is missing.	The work shows that one or more of the required elements of a well-presented research project is missing, but the application or exploration is superficial or limited in depth.
0	The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.

Avoid Common Mistakes in Business and Management IAs

Selecting too few or too many supporting documents, or choosing documents that are not relevant to the research question, resulting in inadequate support for arguments.

Applying business management tools and theories that are either irrelevant or poorly selected, which diminishes the clarity and effectiveness of the analysis.

Drawing conclusions that are inconsistent with the evidence presented, or failing to explicitly answer the research question, which undermines the overall argument.

Using data from supporting documents in a superficial manner, leading to limited analysis and evaluation of the research question without sufficient depth.

Neglecting to include required presentation elements such as a title page, table of contents, or proper headings, which detracts from the professionalism of the work.

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What does the Coursework Grader expect in a Business and Management IA research question?

Focus on a real organisation and a specific decision or problem that Business and Management tools can answer. Company-free or purely descriptive prompts usually receive lower Exploration predictions.

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High-band comments emphasise stakeholder trade-offs, data/tool limits, and justified recommendations; mid-band work is often description without evaluation.

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EE feedback prioritises deeper theory and secondary research. IA-style “Should Company X…?” frames often need reframing for EE depth.

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Criterion A: Integration of a key concept (5 marks)

Criterion B: Supporting Documents (4 marks)

Criterion C: Selection and application of tools and theories (4 marks)

Criterion D: Analysis and Evaluation (5 marks)

Criterion E: Conclusions (3 marks)

Criterion F: Structure (2 marks)

Criterion G: Presentation (2 marks)

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How it Works

Criterion A: Integration of a key concept (5 marks)

Criterion B: Supporting Documents (4 marks)

Criterion C: Selection and application of tools and theories (4 marks)

Criterion D: Analysis and Evaluation (5 marks)

Criterion E: Conclusions (3 marks)

Criterion F: Structure (2 marks)

Criterion G: Presentation (2 marks)

Avoid Common Mistakes in Business and Management IAs

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