Junior Secondary  School Business Studies JSS 1

Introduction to Business studies.

FIRST TERM E – LEARNING NOTES

JSS 1

SUBJECT: BUSINESS STUDIES

CLASS: JSS 1 (BASIC 7)

Subject : 

Business Studies

Term :

FIRST TERM

Week:

Week 5

Class :

JSS 1

Topic :

 Honesty in business: meaning of truthfulness, attributes of truthfulness, steadfastness and straight forward

Previous lesson : 

The pupils have previous knowledge of

The Departments in an office/Organization and their functions

Behavioural objectives :

At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to

• Say the meaning of honesty 
• Explain the attributes of truthfulness
• List the reasons to be honest and truthful in business dealings

Instructional Materials :

• Wall charts
• Pictures
• Related Online Video
• Flash Cards

Methods of Teaching :

• Class Discussion
• Group Discussion
• Asking Questions
• Explanation
• Role Modelling
• Role Delegation

Reference Materials :

• Scheme of Work
• Online Information
• Textbooks
• Workbooks
• 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum
• Workbooks

Content :

1. Meaning of truthfulness,
2. Attributes of truthfulness, steadfastness and straight forward.
3. Factors that causes people to lie

Meaning and characteristics of truthfulness.

Honesty is the quality of being truthful and trustworthy. Honesty is the best policy . Righteousness exalts a  nation but sin is a reproach to any man To be honest is to tell the truth at all times even at personal risk to oneself. Whether in business or at individual level reputations are made or broken over issues of honesty or trustworthiness. Honesty is the opposite of lying. It is important to be honest trustworthy with the people. Lying, stealing and cheating are wrong. Honesty in business is the most important thing .This is also known as ethical behavior in business.

Truthfulness means: making true statement about something or somebody. It is very important for developing trust and building lasting relationships among people both in and outside of business .It helps people to objective and lead to confidence and trust between/among business associates.

ATTRIBUTES AND CHARACTERISTICS OF TRUTHFULNESS

1. Consistence behavior: it is being able to maintain a particular standard that one has been known for. It means one is reliable and can therefore be trusted in all circumstances and by everyone concerned.
2. Steadfastness: This means, the quality of being firm in one’s dealing with people. Those who are steadfast are loyal, they can be depended in all situation.
3. Straightforwardness: it is the ability to be honest and frank.
4. Integrity: is the quality of being honest and having strong moral and ethical principles.
5. Other attributes of truthfulness include responsibility, courage and accountability.

Presentation

The topic is presented step by step

Step 1:

The class teacher revises the previous topics

Step 2.

He introduces the new topic

Step 3:

The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise

Conclusion

The class teacher wraps up or conclude the lesson by giving out short note to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.

The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written by the pupils.

He or she does the necessary corrections when and where  the needs arise.

EVALUATION

1. What is honesty
2. Why must we be honest at our place of work
3. What is truthfulness
4. Mention four attributes of honesty