Book Analysis Assignment
WHAT
You will read a current or classic business trade book, extract the key lessons, then submit a book analysis summary by the due date in Moodle.
WHY?
Your book analysis is intended to nudge you to read a recent or classic business book from popular literature. Interviewers will be interested to see whether a potential hire was inquisitive and curious. A consistent interview question is “So, you’re working on your MBA. Great! Tell me about a recent business book you’ve read.” Often followed up with, “In what areas did you agree with or disagree with the author? Why?” Part of my role is to set you up to win for your next job. This business book analysis can help you answer that killer interview question with your next interview….after that, you are responsible for ensuring that you remain curious and inquisitive.
HOW?
During this class, you will read and analyze a book and share the summary in an information brief format.
READ: Read each chapter. Use this format to summarize the three-four main points that the author(s) make in the chapter. Repeat for every chapter.
Chapter 1 or Theme 1
a) Key Point 1 What is the key point from the author’s point of view and why does the author think it is so important? (1-2 sentences)
b) Key Point 2 What is the key point from the author’s point of view and why does the author think it is so important? (1-2 sentences)
c) Key Point 3 What is the key point from the author’s point of view and why does the author think it is so important? (1-2 sentences)
SUMMARIZE: After completing the outline for each chapter or theme, write a 750-1,000 word information brief on the book. Your outline above should help guide you to write it crisply and quickly. Answer these questions in your information brief:
a) What do you see as the author’s overall premise and main points of the book?
b) What are some key insights you gained from reading the book? (7-10 insights)
c) Where did you disagree or question any parts of the author’s insights or main points?
d) What would you consider as some top quotes from the book (5-7 quotes)
e) What are the quotes (with page citation)?
f) Why did it resonate with you?
g) Would you recommend this book to others? Why or why not?
SUBMIT: Turn in the book analysis as one document in this order:
a) 750-1,000 word information brief using the guidance above.
b) Your key points from each chapter as described above.
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