The Goal is an entertaining, though deceivingly simple, business novel. It should help you to develop some basic problem solving skills that are useful not only in operations, but also in general management as well. It is recommended that you read it twice: once at the beginning of the semester to give you a taste for what is to come, and once at the end of the semester to tie everything together. On the last day of class, you are expected to turn in a report (at most three pages) on The Goal. In your report, be sure to answer the questions listed in a homework assignment.
