Monday, May 21, 2012
Cross Border Commerce
I just finished a course on international business. The required reading,.... Cross Border Commerce by Brian Satterlee. I don't think I have ever read a textbook cover to cover. I read each chapter diligently. Lets be honest, I read it because I had to read the book. Although I did learn some from the content I found the book to be non-reinforcing. Is that a word? It is now. The primary concepts and facts the author wanted the reader to take way were not reinforced or given depth in the chapter. At the end of each chapter there were helpful review exercises however with no answer key the reader could never quite be sure they answered everything correctly. Overall, the book is a success in that it the chapters and sections are parsed well with the right coursework, thereby making complete reading a possibility. I recommend more in chapter reinforcement points, perhaps definitions in the margins of each page and insert stories that help define concepts.
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I am currently taking that class at liberty also i felt the same about the books that were assigned for my busniness classes
ReplyDeleteThis book is one of the worst excuses for a textbook I've ever read. It's poorly organized, poorly written, and the exercises aren't designed to help you retain anything. It's like it was written by a ninth-grader trying to sound smart, not a multiple-doctorate professor trying to teach the subject. It needs serious editing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a waste. I'm in Liberty's online MBA program for international business and this book is making me look at transferring.
Well thank you for that insight. I just enrolled in the course and have not jet purchased my book. SO I am interested to see how things go and will try and approach the readings with a open mind.
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I appreciate everyone's feedback. I am sure with some revision and effort the book can become a solid resource at Liberty U.
ReplyDeleteI just enrolled in the class. Would anyone be willing to sell or rent this wonderful book? These comments make me not want to pay full price. Thanks.
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