Unlock the secrets of effective business management with our engaging lesson, “Organisational Structures and Span of Control: A Dunder Mifflin Case Study.” This single, comprehensive lesson leverages the beloved TV show “The Office” (US version) to teach key concepts such as hierarchical structures, departmental functions, and span of control. With interactive activities, Bloom’s Taxonomy-aligned learning objectives, a professionally designed PowerPoint presentation, and practical case study analysis, this lesson bridges the gap between theory and real-world application. Perfect for A Level, GCSE, and IB Business Studies, this resource makes learning fun, relatable, and deeply insightful. Transform your classroom experience with this dynamic and practical lesson!

This resource presents a detailed cash flow forecast case study for a young entrepreneur named Emily, who runs a handmade jewellery business. Covering the period from January to April, it includes a month-by-month breakdown of income from jewellery sales and custom orders, as well as expenditures on materials, marketing, wages, and transport. The resource identifies cash shortfalls and provides practical tasks for students to analyse these financial challenges. It encourages students to calculate total income and expenditure, suggest cash flow management strategies, and explore ways to increase future income. This case study offers a real-world application of cash flow analysis, enhancing students’ understanding of financial management and business strategy within a small entrepreneurial context.

Obviously a little controversial and edgy but great revision when you need to take a different approach. Students don’t have to have seen the film, some research ability would suffice. The lesson is for a Business Studies class that focuses on the movie The Wolf of Wall Street. The main objectives of the lesson are to understand the concept of business ethics and its importance in the world of business, to evaluate the impact of unethical business practices on an organization’s performance, and to identify the consequences of unethical behavior for both individuals and organizations. The lesson includes , a discussion of business ethics, a mind map along with two questions (6 and 12 Mark) for practice, and evaluation.

A wall display / PowerPoint around the principles of Islamic Finance.

Resources based on the movie ‘The Founder’ The PowerPoint can also be used as a display. It also has a worksheet, teacher guide and lesson outline plan.

10 examples of character strengths (VIA) that are found in well known entrepreneurs. Good for starting discussion, raising aspirations/re-enforcement of positive approaches and the basis for further work for students from 11-18. The display is in Publisher format and prints in A3.

A preparation booklet for International Baccalaureate Business Management students to prepare and structure their research for their CUEGIS concept based 20 mark questions. I have successfully used this as an independent learning task for students to prepare their businesses for their Paper 2. It’s also been useful as a shared document with small groups on preparing for the Paper 1 case study. Any student who fully completes this booklet will have to have considered how the concepts relate to their chosen business along with the stakeholders as groups and of course internal and eternal stakeholders which is where so many students drop marks on the ‘Individuals and Societies’ criteria. This can be worked on in class or as part of independent study.