Leadership Styles
SUBJECT
TEACHER
Business Studies
Ms. Dzashe V. Mwansa
CLASS SIZE:
FORM
DATE
3
16.11.23
25
Vocabulary:
autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire
Pervious
Learning:
Previously we looked at the role of management in a business and the importance
of having a management structure in place.
Learning
objectives:
Lesson
objectives:
 Gain a comprehensive understanding of leadership concepts, including different styles
and their implications in a business context.
 Develop critical thinking skills through the analysis of case studies, allowing students to
identify leadership challenges and propose strategic solutions.
 Apply theoretical knowledge of various leadership styles (e.g., laissez-faire
 , democratic, autocratic) to real-world scenarios, fostering practical application skills.
 Bridge the gap between theory and practice by applying leadership concepts to
simulated business situations, promoting a holistic understanding of leadership in action.
 Define leadership and introduce key concepts.
 Encourage active participation in discussing the qualities of effective leaders.
 Analyze a leadership-related case study in small groups.
 Identify leadership issues and propose practical solutions
 Research and present different leadership styles.
 Encourage group collaboration and information synthesis
 Apply leadership styles in a simulated business scenario.
 Develop interpersonal and decision-making skills through role-playing

Plan
Activities
Beginning
(5 mins)
Begin by introducing the concept of leadership. Define key
terms and provide examples of successful leaders in various
industries.
Middle
(50 mins)
Discussion (10mins) - Engage students in a group discussion
about the qualities of effective leaders. Encourage them to
share their perspectives and experiences. Discuss different
leadership styles and their impact on organizational culture.
Case Study Analysis (20 minutes): Provide a relevant case
study or scenario involving a leadership challenge. Break
students into small groups and ask them to analyze the
Resources
Business studies textbook
Case studies relevant to
leadership challenges in
business.
situation, identify leadership issues, and propose potential
solutions.
Role-Playing Exercise (20 minutes): Organize a role-playing
activity where students take on different leadership roles in a
simulated business scenario. This helps them apply theoretical
knowledge to practical situations and enhances their
interpersonal skills.
End
Sufficient space for
students to work in small
groups.
Reflection and Discussion (15 minutes): Have each
group reflect on their case study analysis and the roleplaying exercise. Facilitate a class discussion on the
lessons learned and how they can be applied to real-life
leadership situations.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
DIFFERENTIATION
ASSESSMENT
HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES?
ICT ACCESS?
Vary group sizes and
compositions to allow for
collaboration between
students with different
strengths. This
accommodates both
extroverted and
introverted learners.
Peer support: Encourage
peer mentoring or buddy
systems, where students
can support each other
in understanding and
applying leadership
concepts
Homework Assignment: Assign a
homework task related to leadership,
such as researching a notable leader and
presenting their leadership style and
achievements in the next class
In the group work during the roleplay care must be taken as students
prepare to ensure they are not
acting out anything potentially
dangerous