Built to Last OR Be-Know-Do Review

Purpose: The purpose of written assignments is to provide the opportunity to demonstrate
integration of the information and critical thought processes as it applies to the material
presented in the course.
Guidelines: Read and carefully follow the instructions. Doing a great job that doesn’t meet the
requirements of the assignment doesn’t earn you any points.
Almost all writing should be done in the third person; avoid “I” and “you.” There will, however,
sometimes be questions that ask for your specific perspective on a topic. In those cases you
may use the first person in your writing. An example of this might be, “what is your interpretation
of ……”
Much of the writing and discussions that are done in this course are expository in nature. That
means your written assignments and discussion questions will be explaining a process, object,
or idea. Keep this in mind as you craft your written work. The more focused and clearly written
your responses are, the better it will be.
It is suggested that whenever practical, written work follow the standard five-paragraph essay
format. One place to find this is 5 Paragraph Essay format
The following is a sample of the introductory paragraph of a well-written paper.

The book, The Three Signs of a Miserable Job by Lencioni, has a theory about the direct
correlation between three factors (root causes) in having a miserable job. In the following paper,
each of the three factors will be identified, defined, and explained. Additionally, these factors will
be discussed in terms of how each impacts morale and feelings of being appreciated.
The paper then goes on to develop the points listed in the opening paragraph. The paper also
has a summary paragraph wrapping up and restating the main points of the paper.

Expectations: Read the instructions carefully and follow them!
1. Papers will conform to accepted English and grammar mechanics and will be in proper
APA format.
2. Weekly Written Assignments should be 1-2 pages in length.
3. The papers address the following areas:
a. Was the actual assignment topic addressed? (Please ensure that you read and
understand the assignment)
b. Was the topic covered in sufficient detail and depth? (Superficial or minimal
information suggests rushed efforts, and fails to demonstrate integration of
information).
c. Was there evidence of reading and subject materials in the product? (Verification
of student preparation for the assignment.)

4. Demonstrate the ability to apply material or concepts in the manner instructed by the
assignment.

ASSIGNMENT:
Written Assignment 2-1: Built to Last OR Be-Know-Do Review
Write a paper discussing the most significant principles in the book, Built to Last OR Be-Know-Do.

NOTE : Your information should focus on the various concepts/principles that you learned in this text.
This should reflect information from across the entire text as you will need this information for the
playbook project.

Hesselbein, F. and Shinseki, E. (2004). Be, know, do: leadership the Army way. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-