Business and Marketing Education

through and make a decision that balances making money with helping others. ●​ Ethics Debate Circles : Students will read short stories about things that might happen at work, like someone wasting company time or ignoring safety rules. In small groups, they’ll decide if the actions are wrong or illegal and explain what should happen next. They’ll share their opinions and learn how good ethics keep businesses fair and safe. ●​ You be the Whistleblower : In this activity, students will hear about a company doing something wrong, like using child labor or dumping waste into a river. They’ll decide what they would do if they worked there—would they speak up, or stay silent? By acting out different roles, they’ll see how speaking up can be hard but important for doing the right thing. ●​ Leadership Interview Project : Students interview a business leader (local store owner, school principal, club president, etc.) about their leadership style, how they manage a team, and how their organization gives back to the community. Then, they create a short report or slideshow sharing what they learned and which leadership qualities stood out. ●​ Create a Business Ethics PSA : Students work in pairs or small groups to write and film a short public service announcement (PSA) about an ethical issue in business, like protecting the environment, preventing employee theft, or the importance of whistleblowers. Their video should teach others why ethical behavior in business matters and how it affects people and communities. ●​ Business Plan with a Purpose : As an extended project, students design a full mini-business plan that includes: ○​ A leadership structure and management plan ○​ A plan for giving back to the community ○​ A code of ethics that their business will follow ○​ They can present this to the class as a pitch, complete with visuals or posters.

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RESOURCES Standard 1: Leadership Styles & Functions of Management Junior Achievement (JA BizTown / JA It’s My Business!) ●​ What it offers: Interactive lessons and simulations on leadership, teamwork, and management.​ ●​ How to use: Use role-play activities and mini-lessons to explore leadership styles and business decision-making.​ ●​ Link: https://www.juniorachievement.org MindTools – Leadership Styles Quiz ●​ What it offers: A free self-assessment tool for students to discover their own