Business Lesson: Understanding Insurance (保險)
Introduction
Welcome to today’s lesson on Insurance (保險)! Before we dive into the intricacies of this essential aspect of business, let's start with a creative icebreaker that will set the stage for our discussion.
Activity: "The Insurance Game"
Objective
This activity aims to illustrate the concept of insurance in a fun and engaging way while allowing you to think critically about risk management in business.
Materials Needed
- A set of index cards
- Markers
- A timer (5 minutes)
Instructions
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Preparation (3 minutes):
- On the index cards, write down different scenarios that could happen in everyday business operations. Examples might include:
- Your delivery truck has an accident.
- A client decides not to pay their invoice.
- A sudden rise in material costs.
- A supplier goes out of business.
- Place all the cards in a bowl or a hat.
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Group Activity (10 minutes):
- Divide the class into small groups of 4-5 students.
- Each group will randomly pick one card from the bowl.
- After reading the scenario, they will have 5 minutes to discuss and decide:
- How significant is the risk of this event occurring in their business?
- What types of insurance (if any) would help protect them against this risk?
- What would happen to their business if they didn’t have that insurance?
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Group Presentation (10 minutes):
- Each group presents their scenario and findings to the class. This should include their assessment of the risk and their proposed insurance solutions.
Transition to Lesson Content
Now that we've explored how insurance can play a crucial role in managing risks, let’s delve deeper into the world of insurance (保險)! We will cover:
- Key concepts in insurance
- Types of insurance relevant to businesses
- Real-life applications and case studies in the Canadian context
Prepare to engage with the content as we discover how insurance not only protects businesses but also fosters stability and growth. Let’s get started!