Sunday 25 September 2011

Book report book review The New Machiavelli: The Art of Politics in Business by Alistair McAlpine

1. Choose a chapter of The New Machiavelli by McAlpine
2. Your paper must have an introduction and conclusion.
3. Your paper must be at least two full pages (typed, double-spaced)
4. Summarize the chapter in two paragraphs.
5. For the rest of the paper, critique the chapter, addressing these questions:
• Does the chapter accurately reflect Machiavelli’s philosophy?
• Does McAlpine apply Machiavelli’s thoughts to business well?
• What examples does McAlpine use from the business or corporate world today?
• What is your overall impression of the chapter? What did you think was worthwhile in this chapter?
• In your discussion, use two quotes by Machiavelli from the chapter as well as two quotes by McAlpine. Make sure you are clear on whom you are quoting – Machiavelli or McAlpine!Cite the pages from the book!