Business and politics: what could go wrong?

When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, many businesses, including McDonald's, Coca-Cola and Starbucks left Russia and those that decided to stay were criticised.

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Similarly, businesses are deciding how to react to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Can businesses and brands avoid politics in 2024? And what might happen if business and politics mix?

Use this one-hour Headline lesson to help your students:

  • Discuss whether businesses should share a political point of view
  • Consider the priorities which may influence decision-making
  • Explore the pros and cons of possible solutions

This lesson develops the following skill:

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Intermediate:
exploring problems

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