| Lesson Plan |
| Grade: |
Date: 25/02/2026 |
| Subject: Business |
| Lesson Topic: the relationship between HRM, employee morale and welfare in a business, including the concept of work–life balance |
Learning Objective/s:
- Describe how HRM policies influence employee morale and welfare.
- Explain the importance of work‑life balance for employee well‑being and business performance.
- Analyse the link between morale, welfare and key performance indicators.
- Evaluate examples of work‑life balance initiatives and propose suitable actions for a given business.
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Materials Needed:
- Projector and screen
- PowerPoint presentation on HRM, morale, welfare
- Printed case‑study handout
- Whiteboard and markers
- Sticky notes for group activity
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Introduction:
Begin with a quick poll: “What would you give up to have a better work‑life balance?” Connect responses to prior learning on employee motivation. Explain that today’s lesson will explore how HRM shapes morale, welfare and business outcomes, and outline the success criteria.
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Lesson Structure:
- Do‑now (5'): Students write their work‑life balance expectations on sticky notes.
- Mini‑lecture (10'): Present key HRM concepts and their impact on morale and welfare.
- Table analysis (10'): In pairs, examine the HRM activity table to identify which activities most affect morale vs. welfare.
- Case‑study activity (15'): Groups design two work‑life balance initiatives for a given business scenario and justify them.
- Whole‑class debrief (10'): Groups share proposals; teacher highlights links to KPIs.
- Formative check (5'): Quick quiz (Kahoot/handout) on definitions and relationships.
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Conclusion:
Recap how effective HRM drives higher morale, better welfare, and improved performance. Students write one actionable work‑life balance idea on an exit ticket. For homework, research a real company’s HRM practices and prepare a brief report on their impact on morale and welfare.
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