1. Business: Ethical decision making

Keystage: KS4

Subject: Business

Resource type: Lesson

Skills: Speaking, Teamwork

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Ethical decision making: Students become the HR Manager of a pharmaceutical company. They have been given some ED&I data which they need to use to justify ethical decision making and build a fairer workplace.

Career Spotlight

Human Resources (HR) Manager

Skills Builder Links

Speaking step 7
I speak engagingly by using facts and examples to support my points.

Teamwork step 7
I contribute to group decision making, whilst recognising the value of others’ ideas.

Curriculum Table

England: The national curriculum (England)Influences on business
Students must know and understand the impact of ethical and environmental considerations on businesses, including sustainability.
Scotland: The National 5 Business ManagementUnderstanding business – external factors
How external factors affect the operation of, and decisions made in, the different types of organisations, including social and environmental factors.
Wales: WJEC GCSE in business specificationEthical influence on business activity
The advantages and disadvantages of adopting ethical policies on businesses and their stakeholders.

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