IRB Introduction #1

     For the next 4 weeks, I have chosen to read, Moneyball by Michael Lewis. This book is a recount of the remarkable successes of the 2002 Oakland Athletics. In years before the 2002 season, the Oakland Athletics were ranked near the bottom of the MLB, and were the poorest team in the league. In a league where the richest teams usually won the most games, the Oakland A's defied all when they won 20 consecutive games and made the playoffs under general manager, Billy Beane. The book delves into the way in which the A's won, as well as the managerial aspect to how Beane turned the team around. I chose this book because it was recommended to me by Mr. Yost, and also because I really enjoyed the movie. When I heard the premise of the book, I was really intrigued, as it seemed to connect my interest with business and sports into one cohesive novel. Since I run my own clothing company, seeing how another industry is managed may help me in my own entrepreneurial adventures. I hope to gain managerial ideas and techniques from the book as well as inspiration as to how a manager can fully lead his workers. Not only do I want to learn about business from this book, but I also hope to have an enjoyable read about my favorite two topics. Often times, non-fiction seems boring to me, however I am excited to read this book and learn from a non-fiction novel