MBA 768 – Classic & Contemporary Literature in Business

1.5 Credits

Instructor

• J. Ben Arbaugh, Ph.D.

Description

This class takes the student on a reflective tour of a classic business book and three others that address contemporary business issues. The course is designed to be a discussion group similar to a book club in which instructor and students critically review the authors’ comments in light of our their experiences and other sources. The course will 1) provide exposure to the historical development of business practices in the United States, 2) allow students to cultivate critical and creative thinking skills through focused reflection, integration of ideas, projection of trends, lateral thinking, and informal discussion and debate on current issues in business 3) think about the implications of the opinions of the authors and the class members on the topics covered in our readings.