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Books that plumb workplace issues
Novels and plays can teach us a lot about the human experience ñ especially workplace issues. The following is a short list of titles often used in literature discussions by various professional groups (see story).
"The Birth Mark," by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Parable of hubris and power
"A Man for All Seasons," by Robert Bolt
Dilemmas of moral principles and human freedom
"Good Will," by Jane Smiley
Contemporary exploration of ethics and the bottom line
"The Outstation," by W. Somerset Maugham
Issues of cultural diversity and interpersonal skills
"American Horse," by Louise Erdrich
Challenges of racial, ethnic, and class barriers
"Justice: An Ethiopian Tale," by Wolf Leslau
Study in misperceptions and disparate points of view
"The Guest," by Albert Camus
A look at moral beliefs versus dictates of the state
"The Death of Ivan Ilyich," by Leo Tolstoy
Exploration of the meaning of life
