Lesson Plan

• Describe the difference between authority and responsibility in an organisation.
• Explain how authority and responsibility interact during delegation.
• Analyse the impact of clear authority‑responsibility boundaries on control and trust.
• Apply the concepts to a case study by identifying authority and responsibility elements.

• Projector and screen
• Whiteboard and markers
• Handout with authority vs responsibility table
• Case‑study worksheet
• Sticky notes for delegation activity
• Exit‑ticket cards

Begin with a quick poll: ask students if they have ever been given a task without clear decision‑making authority. Connect this to prior learning on organisational hierarchy and the need for clear roles. State that by the end of the lesson they will be able to distinguish authority from responsibility and use the distinction to delegate effectively.

1. Do‑now (5’) – Students write definitions of authority and responsibility from memory and share on the board.
2. Teacher input (10’) – Present concise definitions and compare them using the comparison table.
3. Guided analysis (10’) – Small groups examine a case study and label authority and responsibility elements.
4. Delegation role‑play (15’) – Groups simulate a manager delegating a task, using sticky notes to record granted authority and assumed responsibility; teacher circulates and questions.
5. Whole‑class debrief (10’) – Groups present findings; discuss why responsibility cannot be transferred.
6. Check for understanding (5’) – Quick quiz (Kahoot or exit ticket) on key distinctions.

Recap that authority is the right to decide while responsibility is the duty to deliver results, and both must be clearly linked in delegation. Students complete an exit ticket stating one way they will clarify authority and responsibility in their own work. For homework, read the textbook section on delegation and write a one‑page reflection on how trust is built through clear boundaries.