What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of owning a house? Is renting a better alternative? Why or why not?
What is the thesis—or main argument—of each book? If the author wanted you to get one idea from the book, what would it be? How does it compare or contrast to the world you know? What has the book accomplished?
2. What exactly is the subject or topic of each book? Does the author cover the subject adequately? Does the author cover all aspects of the subject in a balanced fashion? Can you detect any biases? What is the approach to the subject [topical, analytical, chronological, descriptive]?
3. How does the author of each book support his or her argument? What evidence [i.e., sources cited and data collection] does each author use to prove his or her point? Do you find that evidence convincing? Why or why not? Does any of the author’s information [or conclusions] conflict with other books you’ve read, courses you’ve taken, or just previous assumptions you had about the research problem under study?
What is the difference between management and leadership?
Share an example of a characteristics or traits of an outstanding leader. What traits did this leader exhibit? How did those traits impact the workplace? Note: You can use a professional example, or share details of a leader that you admire, i.e. Bill Gates, Sir Richard Branson, etc.
Evaluate the influence leadership traits and/or styles impact individuals and teams within an organization? Can it be positive or negative?
What does integrity mean to you? How does integrity relate to building communities of trust in academic, personal and professional settings? What expectations should university have towards its students with regards to academic integrity? What consequences should students who do not uphold these standards face?
Evaluate different approaches to ethical decision making.
Analyze the approach you feel works best in resolving ethical dilemmas.
Identify an ethical issue. You may use the same issue you used in the first assessment.
Once you have chosen the ethical approach you feel is best, apply it to your identified issue.
Assess the resolution that your ethical decision making approach suggests for this issue. How valid is the resolution that is suggested by the approach?