"Who Moved My Cheese " - A Review Book Review by Nicky
"Who Moved My Cheese " - A Review
Assessment of Spencer Johnson's book, "Who Moved My Cheese?"
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| 1,515 words
| 2 sources
| APA
| 2011
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on Jan 19, 2011
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Psychology
(Behaviorism)
, Sociology
(Theory)
, Business
(Human Resources)
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Description:
This paper reviews and assesses Spencer Johnson's book about personal and organizational change entitled "Who Moved my Cheese?"
The paper gives a brief summary of the book's format, describing how the first half of the book is a story which shows how people either anticipate and react positively to change or attempt to ignore it and resist change. According to the review, the author successfully shows how personal change is critical for growth. The paper also points out the various symbols used in the text, such as the "cheese" being what motivates an individual. A brief analysis of the story's plot is given, highlighting some of the book's important lessons, such as accentuating the positive aspects of change and visualizing oneself at the end of the change, successful. The paper concludes by reflecting on the book's positive approach to change.
Outline:
Introduction
Book's Purpose and Key Questions the Author Is Addressing
Conclusions
The paper gives a brief summary of the book's format, describing how the first half of the book is a story which shows how people either anticipate and react positively to change or attempt to ignore it and resist change. According to the review, the author successfully shows how personal change is critical for growth. The paper also points out the various symbols used in the text, such as the "cheese" being what motivates an individual. A brief analysis of the story's plot is given, highlighting some of the book's important lessons, such as accentuating the positive aspects of change and visualizing oneself at the end of the change, successful. The paper concludes by reflecting on the book's positive approach to change.
Outline:
Introduction
Book's Purpose and Key Questions the Author Is Addressing
Conclusions
From the Paper:
"Haw also shows that overcoming his fear of change leads to an entirely new set of beliefs that lead to entirely new sets of behaviors as well. These behaviors re-shape his perception of reality and change itself is no longer to be feared; it is to be mastered and used for defining entirely new sets of goals. The key lesson learned is that imagining and envisioning change can lead to significantly greater risks and rewards as a result. Haw has set into motion in his life a continual exploration of new avenues for growth and therefore is on his way to mastering change."Sample of Sources Used:
- Steven M Elias (2009). Employee Commitment in Times of Change: Assessing the Importance of Attitudes Toward Organizational Change. Journal of Management, 35(1), 37. Retrieved March 29, 2009, from ABI/INFORM Global database. (Document ID: 1632761201).
- Matthew Eriksen (2008). Leading adaptive organizational change: self-reflexivity and self-transformation. Journal of Organizational Change Management, 21(5), 622-640. Retrieved March 30, 2009, from ABI/INFORM Global database. (Document ID: 1550191481)
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"Who Moved My Cheese " - A Review (2011, January 19)
Retrieved June 19, 2013, from http://www.academon.com/book-review/who-moved-my-cheese-a-review-146860/
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""Who Moved My Cheese " - A Review" 19 January 2011.
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