12th Grade Business Ethics With Mass Production Lesson Plan Example (Business)

Topic:Business Ethics (the interview, manufacturing and mass productions)

Objectives & Outcomes

• To understand the concept of business ethics and its implications in the manufacturing and mass productions.

Materials

• Handouts on business ethics
• Examples of ethical dilemmas in manufacturing and mass productions
• Pen and paper for note-taking

Warm-up

• Ask the students to list down the different aspects of business.
• Ask the students to elaborate on the aspect of business that interests them the most.
• Ask the students to name a company that they feel is ethical in their dealings.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the topic of business ethics and explain why it is important.
• Explain the different types of business ethics:
• Business ethics with mass production: This refers to the production and distribution of goods using mass production techniques, such as assembly lines, which can result in unethical practices such as exploiting workers and using unethical materials.
• Business ethics with the interview: This refers to the process of interviewing a potential employee, which can result in unethical practices such as discrimination, hiring based on personal connections, or asking inappropriate questions.
• Business ethics with conditional and tenses: This refers to the use of conditional and tenses in writing and speaking, which can result in unethical practices such as making false claims, not being clear and concise, or not being honest.

Guided Practice

• Divide the class into small groups and give each group a set of hypothetical scenarios involving unethical practices in business.
• Have each group discuss the scenarios and come to a consensus on the most ethical course of action.
• Have each group present their decisions to the class and explain their reasoning.

Independent Practice

• Have students research a real-world example of a large-scale ethical controversy in business.
• Have students write a brief report on the incident, including any lessons that can be learned or any steps that can be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Closure

• Review the key points of the lesson with the class.
• Ask students to reflect on what they have learned about business ethics and mass production and how they can apply this knowledge to their own lives.

Assessment

• Observe student participation in group discussions and independent practice activities.
• Collect and grade the completed business case studies.
• Administer a quiz or written test on the material covered in the lesson.