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Book critique assignments in management education.

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| December 22, 2005 | Sherlock, John J.; Morgan, Grant | COPYRIGHT 2005 Rapid Intellect Group, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Abstract

This article asserts that the book critique is a powerful tool for management education which responds to employers' need for managers with critical thinking and higher-order learning abilities. The alignment of the assignment with critical thinking, high-order learning, and leadership theories is explained. It is followed by a detailed discussion of the assignment's mechanics, including book selection, book critique outlines, student insecurities about writing the critique, as well as grading considerations.

Introduction

Business schools around the world are faced with new challenges for their undergraduate and graduate programs as a ...

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