10th Grade The Role And Work Of Managers Lesson Plan (Business)

Topic: The Role and Work of Managers

Objectives & Outcomes

• Define management and the functions all managers complete.
• Differentiate the work of several levels of management.
• Use the key terms: management, planning, organizing, staffing, leading, controlling, manager, supervisor, executive, middle manager.

Materials

• Handout with definitions and examples of management functions
• Handouts with descriptions of different levels of management
• Whiteboard and markers

Warm-up

• Have students close their eyes and think of a manager they have worked with.
• Ask them to describe the manager to the class, focusing on their role and the tasks they typically complete.
• Have a few volunteers share their descriptions with the class.

Direct Instruction

• Begin by defining management as the process by which an organization is directed and controlled.
• Discuss the key functions of all managers, which include planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling.
• Use examples and handouts to illustrate each function and its importance to the organization.
• Define the different levels of management, including manager, supervisor, and executive, and discuss the responsibilities associated with each level.

Guided Practice

• Have students work in groups to identify the different levels of management in their own organizations or businesses.
• Have each group share their findings with the class and discuss the different responsibilities associated with each level.
• Ask students to think about the function of management in their own lives and how they manage themselves and their time.
• Have a class discussion about how effective they are at managing themselves and how they could improve their management skills.

Independent Practice

• Have students work on a project-based independent practice, in which they complete a simulation or role-play activity that demonstrates their understanding of the concepts discussed in the lesson.
• One option is to have students create a management plan for a fictional company or organization.
• Students should include a summary of the current status and performance of the company, as well as a plan for how they would improve the management and performance of the company.

Closure

• Review the key concepts and main points of the lesson. Ask students to share their management plan and explain how they would improve the performance of their company.
• Encourage students to reflect on their own management skills and how they could improve.

Assessment

• Observe students during the group activity and independent practice to assess their understanding of the key concepts and ability to apply them to real-world situations.
• Collect and grade the management plans as part of the independent practice.
• Use a fill-in-the-blank quiz or short answer questions to assess students' understanding of the key terms.