Appendix B$.$ Guide to Article Analysis

The following set of questions is provided to guide your analysis of the articles assigned in this course.

What is the purpose of this article? What problem or issue does it address?

What are the basic assumptions$/$assertions$/$values that underlie this piece? $($View of human nature; purpose of organization$--$e$.$g$.$ economic efficiency vs$.$ human satisfaction; degree to which planning is possible etc.$)$ Are these assumptions explicit or implicit?

What is the basic argument$/$thesis$?$ What are the major findings and conclusions?

What is the nature of the evidence presented in support of the argument$/$thesis$?$ Are the conclusions well supported?

What problems or concerns are you left with?

How does the article relate to other articles you have read and to your own knowledge and experience? How does it contribute to your overall understanding of business strategy?