15. Does IT Matter?

Author: Nicholas G. Carr

In this book the author claims that too many IT managers are missing the whole point behind information and technology, which is to provide commodities. He believes, IT must stop focusing on following technology and should realign its mission in providing solutions to fulfill business needs. Just as the steam engine, railroad, telegraph and electricity, technology evolves to a point where manpower decreases considerably, IT will be no exception. This is a must-read for high-level management! Everyone involved in IT must keep this book on their bedside table.

14. The Second Coming of Steve Jobs

Author: Alan Deutschman

This story of Steve Jobs starts from the moment he was pushed away from Apple in 1985 till his return in 1996. During his absence, Jobs tried to transform education with the NeXT Cube, his startup that didn’t do well. On the other hand he purchased Pixar, the company behind Toy Story and made a fortune. Finally, NeXT was purchased by Apple in 1996, bringing Jobs back to his mother company, and the rest is history. The story of Jobs’ post-1985 Apple career is fascinating, and the author brings you a book that’s entertaining from the first to the very last page.

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