Lesson Plan

• Describe how mergers and takeovers can affect each major stakeholder group.
• Analyse the positive and negative impacts on stakeholders using evidence.
• Evaluate the factors that influence stakeholder outcomes in a merger scenario.
• Apply stakeholder impact analysis to a brief case study and justify strategic recommendations.

• Projector and screen
• Whiteboard and markers
• Printed stakeholder impact worksheets
• Case study handout (Company A & B)
• Laptop with presentation slides
• Flip chart for group brainstorming

Imagine your favourite retailer expanding overnight – what would change for the people around it? Students already know basic definitions of mergers, takeovers, and stakeholder groups, which they will build on today. By the end of the lesson they will be able to identify and evaluate the impacts of a merger on each stakeholder.

1. Do‑now (5') – Think‑pair‑share: list all stakeholder groups likely affected by a merger.
2. Mini‑lecture (10') – Define merger, takeover, stakeholder; present slide of stakeholder list.
3. Guided analysis (15') – Project the impact table; discuss positive/negative effects; students complete worksheet.
4. Case study activity (15') – In groups analyse the Company A/B scenario and answer targeted questions.
5. Whole‑class debrief (10') – Groups present findings; teacher highlights key influencing factors (deal structure, integration strategy, etc.).
6. Formative check (5') – Exit ticket: write one stakeholder impact that could make a merger succeed or fail.

We reviewed how each stakeholder can experience gains or losses when companies merge, and why factors such as deal structure and integration speed matter. Students completed an exit ticket to consolidate their understanding. For homework, they will research a recent real‑world merger and produce a brief stakeholder impact summary.