12th Grade Ethics In Business Lesson Plan (Business)

Topic: Ethics in Business

Objectives & Outcomes

• To understand the concept of ethics in business and its role in maintaining a healthy business environment.

Content

• Definition and purpose of ethics in business
• Ethical principles and their importance in business
• Application of ethical principles in real-life business situations
• Final project: Create a mock ethical dilemma in a business scenario and provide solutions to resolve the issue

Materials

• Textbook or article on ethics in business
• Course materials and handouts
• Pens and paper for taking notes

Warm-up

• Begin the lesson by asking students to share a time when they faced an ethical dilemma at work or in their personal life. Have them share their experience with the class and discuss the different ways in which they resolved the issue.

Direct Instruction

• Next, introduce the concept of ethics in business and explain that it refers to the set of moral principles and values that guide the decisions and actions of business professionals. -Discuss the importance of ethics in business and provide examples of how it can impact a company's reputation, profitability, and relationships with stakeholders. -Provide students with the handout containing the ethical principles and have them work in small groups to discuss how each principle can impact business decisions.

Guided Practice

• Have each group present their discussion to the class and provide feedback on how each principle can be applied to real-world business situations. -Encourage students to use the handout as a resource during their discussions.

Independent Practice

• Have students complete the project-based activity by creating a presentation or writing a essay that applies the five principles of ethical business behavior to a real-world business situation. -Encourage students to use their group discussions and the class discussion as resources for their presentations or essays.

Closure

• As a class, review the key points of the lesson and discuss any unresolved issues or questions that students may have.

Assessment

• To assess student understanding of the material, have students complete a quiz or test that covers the key points of the lesson. Alternatively, have students write a short reflection on what they learned during the lesson and how they can apply it in their own lives.