Like many executives, your boss is too rushed to read long journal or business articles. However, she is eager to keep up with developments in her field. She asks you to submit to her one summary every month on an article of interest to help her stay abreast of research in her field.

Your Task. 

In your field of study, select a professional journal, such as the Journal of Management. With the help of a research database, search for articles in your target journal. Select an interesting article that is at least five pages long, and write a summary in memo format. Include an introduction that might begin with As you requested, I am submitting this summary of. . . . Identify the author, article title, journal, and date of publication. Explain the purpose of the article. Summarize three or four of the most important findings.

Your boss would also like a concluding statement indicating your reaction to the article. Address your memo to Marilyn Edelman.