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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 17/01/2026
Subject: Business
Lesson Topic: the benefits and limitations of labour intensive operations
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe the key characteristics of labour‑intensive operations.
  • Explain the main benefits and limitations compared with capital‑intensive operations.
  • Evaluate when a labour‑intensive approach is appropriate for different market conditions.
  • Analyse the impact of labour‑intensive operations on cost structure and employment.
  • Apply evaluation criteria to recommend an operation type for a given business case.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector and screen
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Printed handout with comparison table
  • Case‑study worksheet
  • Sticky notes for group brainstorming
  • Laptop with presentation slides
 Introduction:
Begin with a quick poll: “Which everyday products rely more on people than machines?” Capture responses to activate prior knowledge of production methods. Briefly recap the previous lesson on capital‑intensive operations. State that by the end of the session students will be able to identify, compare, and evaluate labour‑intensive operations against business objectives.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5'): Students list examples of labour‑intensive and capital‑intensive products on sticky notes; share briefly.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10'): Definitions, benefits, and limitations presented via slides and the comparison table.
  3. Guided analysis (12'): In pairs, complete a worksheet evaluating a provided business scenario using the five suitability criteria.
  4. Group discussion (8'): Pairs present their recommendations; teacher highlights key evidence.
  5. Diagram activity (5'): Students sketch a simple flowchart showing fixed vs. variable costs for labour‑intensive operations.
  6. Check for understanding (5'): Quick Kahoot quiz covering definitions and key points.
Conclusion:
Recap the main advantages and challenges of labour‑intensive operations and how they align with strategic goals. Ask students to write one exit‑ticket response: “When would you choose a labour‑intensive approach and why?” Assign homework to research a real company that uses labour‑intensive production and prepare a brief summary for the next class.