Ethical Management – Printable – High School Business Management Class Activity

Description

This ready-to-teach lesson introduces high school business students to Ethical Management Scenarios — how ethical decision-making shapes workplace culture and success. This printable, no-prep resource challenges students to apply ethical reasoning to three real-world inspired business situations. Students take on the role of a manager for a beauty salon, a bakery, and an equipment repair shop, analyze an ethical situation in each, and determine the best way to address it. Perfect for business, leadership, or career-readiness courses, the content is practical, thought-provoking, and accessible — even for students with no prior management experience.

⭐A great critical thinking exercise that is intended to be printed out to give students a break from devices.

⭐ Learning Objectives –

• Understand the role of ethics in business management
• Analyze workplace scenarios to identify ethical issues
• Apply decision-making skills to resolve ethical dilemmas professionally
• Explore the impact of ethical and unethical actions on workplace culture and business reputation
• Strengthen problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills through scenario-based learning

⭐ What class is it for?

• High school Management class (9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade)
• Introduction to Business (Essentials)
• Survey of Business
• Entrepreneurship courses
• Leadership and Career Readiness classes
• Homeschool and even entry-level higher education students

What’s Included:
✅ 3-page Google Slides Deck (also converts seamlessly to Microsoft PowerPoint) that is intended to be printed out giving students a break from their devices.
✅ Teacher’s key
✅ Teaching duration: ~40 minutes + class discussion time