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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 05/03/2026
Subject: Business Studies
Lesson Topic: advantages to a business of becoming an MNC
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe what a multinational company (MNC) is and its key characteristics.
  • Explain at least four strategic advantages of becoming an MNC.
  • Analyse how these advantages can improve profitability and risk management for a business.
  • Evaluate real‑world examples of MNCs to illustrate each advantage.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector or interactive whiteboard
  • Slide deck with key points and examples
  • Handout containing summary table of advantages
  • Case study worksheets (e.g., Apple, Toyota)
  • Whiteboard markers and chart paper
  • Exit‑ticket cards
 Introduction:
Begin with a quick poll: “Which global brands do you use daily?” Use responses to highlight how many operate in multiple countries. Review the definition of a multinational company from the previous lesson. Today’s success criteria: students will be able to list and explain the main advantages of becoming an MNC.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5’) – Students write three benefits they think a business gains by operating abroad; share briefly.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10’) – Define MNC, present slide with definition and structure, show suggested diagram.
  3. Guided analysis (12’) – Examine the summary table; in pairs, match each advantage to a real‑world example from the handout.
  4. Whole‑class discussion (8’) – Groups present examples; teacher clarifies misconceptions and links advantages to profitability and risk.
  5. Application activity (10’) – Individual worksheet: choose a local company and outline how becoming an MNC could provide two of the discussed advantages.
  6. Check for understanding (5’) – Quick quiz (Kahoot or exit ticket) with three multiple‑choice questions on key advantages.
Conclusion:
Recap the eight advantages and how they contribute to growth and stability. Ask students to write one advantage they consider most critical on an exit ticket. For homework, research a company that recently expanded internationally and prepare a short paragraph describing which advantages they are targeting.