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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 17/01/2026
Subject: Business Studies
Lesson Topic: advantages and disadvantages of internal and external recruitment
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe the advantages and disadvantages of internal recruitment.
  • Describe the advantages and disadvantages of external recruitment.
  • Compare internal and external recruitment across cost, time, talent pool, morale, cultural fit and innovation.
  • Evaluate which recruitment method best aligns with an organisation’s strategic goals.
  • Apply selection criteria to choose an appropriate recruitment method for a given scenario.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector and screen
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Handout summarising pros/cons tables
  • Printed case‑study scenarios
  • Sticky notes for group activity
  • Laptop with presentation slides
 Introduction:
Begin with a quick poll: “If you needed a new team member today, would you look inside or outside the company?” Discuss prior knowledge of recruitment methods, then outline today’s success criteria: students will be able to list and compare the pros and cons of internal and external recruitment and justify the most suitable approach.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5’) – Complete a KWL chart on what they know about recruitment methods.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10’) – Define internal recruitment and present its advantages using slides.
  3. Group activity (12’) – Teams analyse a case of an internal vacancy, list pros/cons on sticky notes, and share findings.
  4. Mini‑lecture (10’) – Explain external recruitment and its advantages/disadvantages.
  5. Comparative analysis (12’) – Whole‑class Venn diagram on board comparing both methods; discuss cost, time, morale, innovation.
  6. Exit ticket (5’) – Write which method they would choose for a given scenario and why.
Conclusion:
Recap the key factors influencing recruitment choices, emphasizing the balance between cost, speed and fresh ideas. Students submit their exit tickets outlining the chosen method and rationale. For homework, read a short article on modern digital recruitment platforms and prepare a brief reflection on how technology might shift the internal‑external debate.