Lesson Plan

• Describe the four main types of government‑MNE relationships.
• Analyse factors that shape the nature of these relationships in different host‑country contexts.
• Compare benefits and potential conflicts for both multinationals and governments.
• Evaluate best‑practice strategies for managing government interactions.

• Projector and laptop
• Whiteboard and markers
• Printed case‑study handouts (automotive & extractive examples)
• Worksheet with comparison table
• Diagram template sheets
• Assessment rubric for exit ticket

Begin with a headline about a multinational facing new environmental regulations, asking students what they know about how governments influence global firms. Link this to prior lessons on foreign direct investment. Explain that by the end of the lesson they will be able to identify relationship types, assess benefits and conflicts, and propose management strategies.

1. Do‑now (5') – Think‑pair‑share: list recent examples of MNE‑government interactions.
2. Mini‑lecture (10') – Present the four relationship types and influencing factors using slides.
3. Case‑study analysis (15') – Small groups compare the automotive MNE (developed) with the extractive MNE (developing) and complete the worksheet.
4. Whole‑class discussion (10') – Share findings on benefits, conflicts, and link to best‑practice principles.
5. Diagram activity (10') – Students sketch the interaction flowchart described in the source.
6. Exit ticket (5') – Write one key strategy an MNE should use to manage government relations.

Summarise how relationship types, host‑country factors, and strategic practices shape MNE‑government dynamics. Collect exit tickets to gauge understanding, and assign homework: research a recent MNE‑government partnership and write a brief reflection on its benefits and challenges.