IB Business and Management IA example: To what extent has Boeing Co's corporate culture and decision-making impacted its responsibilities towards stakeholders, in light of the Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 crisis?

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Business and Management-SL

Grade

6

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Session

May 2025

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Criterion A

5/5

The student has successfully identified the key concept of ethics in their internal assessment, as evidenced by the exploration of Boeing's corporate culture and decision-making in relation to the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 crisis. The key concept is clearly indicated on the title page, and the research question effectively investigates Boeing's past issues, focusing on its historical decisions and their ethical implications. The work centers around Boeing Co, providing relevant background information and a clear outline of the issue under investigation. Additionally, the student has detailed their methodology and effectively analyzed the connection between ethics and Boeing's practices throughout the assessment.

Criterion B

2/4

The student included four supporting documents, which meet the requirement of having three to five documents. All documents are contemporary, published within a maximum of three years prior to submission, and relevant, providing in-depth insights into Boeing's corporate culture and crisis management. However, the student failed to clearly label the documents as "Supporting Document 1," "Supporting Document 2," etc., and did not highlight relevant sections within them. Additionally, the student did not assess the validity and reliability of the supporting documents, which is necessary for a thorough analysis.