Lesson Plan

• Define redundancy and explain why it may be necessary for a business.
• Identify common reasons for workforce reduction and compare their impact.
• Distinguish between voluntary, involuntary and strategic redundancy.
• Outline the six‑step redundancy process and the legal requirements involved.
• Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of reducing the size of the workforce.

• Projector and screen
• Whiteboard and markers
• Printed handout with redundancy flowchart
• TechGear Ltd. case‑study worksheet
• Sticky notes for selection‑criteria activity
• Laptop for short video clip on redundancy impacts

Show a brief news clip about a recent company lay‑off to hook interest. Ask learners what they already know about why businesses cut jobs and how they justify such decisions. Explain that by the end of the lesson they will be able to describe redundancy, its causes, and the correct procedural steps.

1. Do‑now (5') – Students list possible reasons for job cuts on sticky notes; share ideas.
2. Teacher input (10') – Define redundancy, present common reasons with slide visuals.
3. Group activity (15') – Analyse the TechGear Ltd. case study; complete worksheet comparing advantages and disadvantages.
4. Redundancy process walk‑through (10') – Use the flowchart to discuss each of the six steps; role‑play a consultation meeting.
5. Selection‑criteria brainstorm (10') – In small groups, develop fair criteria for choosing redundant positions and justify them.
6. Quiz / Exit ticket (5') – Quick written check of understanding (e.g., differentiate voluntary vs. involuntary redundancy).

Recap the key points: why redundancies happen, the legal six‑step process, and the importance of fair treatment. Students write one takeaway on an exit ticket. For homework, assign the review questions from the source material to reinforce understanding.