Discussion #9 - The 4 Business Books Everyone Should Read

Students,

Read the article on the 4 business books everyone should read according to this former Starbucks executive. Links to an external site.

Answer the following questions.

1. Describe the 4 business books listed in the article.
2. Have you read any of the business books provided?  If so, which books?
3. Why are the 4 business books recommended?
4. Which of the 4 business books are you interested in reading and why?
5. How does this article pertain to the chapter reading throughout this course so far?
6. Provide professional comments on posts submitted by two students.

This assignment is worth 30 points total.  Review the rubric in the syllabus for the grading criteria.

Your answers will need to demonstrate that:

1. You have reviewed/read the textbook.
2. You have processed the information and applied it to your own critical thinking process.

Critical thinking involves incorporating your personal experiences with new information to analyze a situation. In other words, you will not receive credit for simply repeating or rewording the textbook, nor will you receive credit for simply stating your opinion without any research or facts to support that opinion. At the same time, you answer must show me that you have read the text material.

Neatness, grammar, formatting and punctuation count. This is not an English class. However, as business professionals, you will be expected to produce professionally crafted written communication all the time. You may as well get used to doing so now.

• Return to the discussion forum over the next few days and read what your fellow students are posting and provide comments and feedback to at least two of them per discussion question.

Again, your response to my questions is due on Wednesday. Your response to at least two other students, per discussion question, is due by Sunday. Your responses to other students must be substantive and go beyond a mere ‘good job’ or ‘I agree’.