Lesson Plan

• Describe how delegation influences performance, motivation, and control in a business.
• Explain the relationship between delegation, span of control, and organisational structure.
• Apply the seven‑step delegation process to a realistic business scenario.
• Analyse positive and negative impacts of delegation using case data.

• Projector and screen
• Whiteboard and markers
• Handout summarising delegation steps and case study
• Calculator or spreadsheet for span‑of‑control exercise
• Sticky notes for task‑allocation activity
• Laptop for presenting slides

Start with a quick poll: “Who has ever delegated a task at work or school?” Use responses to link to prior knowledge of authority. Explain that today’s lesson will explore how effective delegation shapes business performance, motivation, and control. Students will know they must be able to outline the delegation process, calculate span of control, and evaluate impacts.

1. Do‑Now (5'): Students write a brief example of a task they delegated and its outcome.
2. Mini‑lecture (10'): Define delegation, accountability, span of control, and link to organisational structures using slides.
3. Interactive activity (12'): Pairs calculate span of control for a given department and discuss delegation implications.
4. Case study analysis (15'): Examine the GreenTech Ltd. scenario, identify improvements and risks; groups complete a worksheet.
5. Delegation process simulation (13'): Role‑play the 7‑step delegation sequence with sticky notes; teacher monitors and gives feedback.
6. Check for understanding (5'): Quick quiz (Kahoot/exit ticket) on key concepts.

Recap that effective delegation speeds decision‑making, boosts motivation, and builds future managers while requiring clear authority and accountability. For the exit ticket, pupils write one benefit and one risk of poor delegation. Homework: research a real company’s delegation practice and prepare a short paragraph.