Canada · Ontario Curriculum Expectations
Grade 12 Business Leadership.
This course focuses on the development of leadership skills used in managing a successful business. Students will analyze the role of a leader in business, with a focus on decision making, management of group dynamics, workplace stress and conflict, motivation of employees, and planning.
01Foundations of Management and Leadership
Students explore the fundamental roles of management and analyze various leadership styles and their impact on organizational success.
Students explore the fundamental functions of management, including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. They will evaluate how these functions contribute to organizational success.
This topic examines various leadership styles, such as autocratic, democratic, and laissez-faire. Students will assess their own leadership traits and how different situations require different approaches.
Students investigate the ethical dilemmas faced by business leaders and the importance of corporate social responsibility (CSR). They will analyze how ethical decision-making affects a company's reputation and bottom line.
02Planning and Organizing
This unit covers the strategic planning process, organizational structures, and the role of human resources in building a strong corporate culture.
Students learn how organizations set goals and develop strategic plans to achieve them. They will explore tools like SWOT analysis and the importance of aligning plans with the company's mission.
This topic covers different types of organizational structures, including functional, divisional, and matrix. Students will analyze how structure affects communication and efficiency within a business.
Students explore the role of human resources in recruiting, selecting, and training employees. They will understand how effective HR practices contribute to building a strong organizational culture.
03Leading and Motivating
Students examine theories of motivation, group dynamics, and communication strategies necessary for effective leadership.
Students examine classic and contemporary theories of motivation, such as Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory. They will apply these theories to workplace scenarios to understand how to drive employee performance.
This topic focuses on the stages of team development and the factors that contribute to successful group dynamics. Students will learn how to manage team conflict and foster collaboration.
Students explore the communication process and the barriers to effective communication in the workplace. They will practice active listening and learn how to deliver constructive feedback.
04Controlling and Evaluating
This unit focuses on the control process, performance appraisals, and strategies for managing organizational change and conflict.
Students learn about the control process, including setting standards, measuring performance, and taking corrective action. They will understand how control systems help organizations achieve their objectives.
This topic covers the methods used to evaluate employee performance, such as 360-degree feedback and management by objectives (MBO). Students will analyze the benefits and challenges of performance appraisals.
Students investigate the causes of organizational change and the strategies leaders use to manage resistance. They will also explore conflict resolution techniques to maintain a productive work environment.
05Contemporary Issues in Business Leadership
Students analyze current trends affecting business leadership, including globalization, technological innovation, and the evolving nature of work.
Students explore the impact of globalization on business operations and the importance of managing a diverse workforce. They will analyze how cultural differences affect leadership styles and business practices.
This topic examines the role of technology in transforming business operations and the importance of fostering a culture of innovation. Students will analyze how leaders manage technological change.
Students investigate emerging trends in the workplace, such as remote work, the gig economy, and changing employee expectations. They will predict how these trends will shape the future of business leadership.