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毕业论文关键词：奶酪，机会，变化
CONTENTS
Acknowledgements。.。i
Abstract。.ii
摘要。..iii
1 Introduction 1
2 The Theme of Who Moved My Cheese？ 3
2.1 Every Temporary Existence 3
2.2 The Only Truth: the Constant Change 4
2.3 Four Kinds of Attitudes Towards Changes in the Novel. 。..5
3 The Importance of Attitude 7
3.1 Opportunity and Challenge 7
3.2 Handing of the Opportunity 9
3.3 The End of One Thing and the Beginning of Another 10
4 Qualities Required to Anticipate Change 13
4.1 Psychological Mechanism for Change 13
4.2 Prophecy Abilities to Anticipate Change 14
4.3 Optimistic and Enterprising Mentality 15
5 Conclusion 17
Bibliography19
1 Introduction
Dr. Spencer Johnson (1998), an American author, who is one of the world’s most influential thinkers and beloved authors. Spencer Johnson is born in Mitchell, South Dakota. Spencer Johnson is famous for his brief, profound parables that help millions of people manage in changing times and rejuvenate their spirits. His works are regarded as job guidelines and training tools widely used in world’s top enterprise and renowned organization. Much of his work has become a culture phenomenon, which profoundly change people’s life. Spencer Johnson came up with the first story from his famous work: Who Moved My Cheese?. It has remained on the New York Times Bestseller list for almost five years and has remained over 200 weeks on the Publishers Weekly Hardcover nonfiction list. It has sold more than 26 million copies worldwide and remains one of the best-selling business books. His works, which have been translated into over twenty-six languages, have enlightened millions of people all over the world. Spencer Johnson co-authored the One Minute Manager series of books with management writer Ken Blanchard. Spencer Johnson（1998） also wrote the book “Yes” or “No”: The Guide to Better Decisions(1992), which has been translated into a number of languages including Spanish, Korean and German. The Present: The Gift That Makes You Happy and Successful at Work and In Life. Peaks And Valleys is his latest book. Spenser Johnson is referred to as “The King of Parables” by USA Today.
Who Moved My Cheese? is an amusing and enlightening story of four characters who live in a maze and look for cheese to nourish them and make them happy. Cheese is a metaphor for what you want to have in life——whether it is a good job, a loving relationship, money or a possession, health or spiritual peace of mind. And the maze is where you look for what you want——the organization you work in, or the family or community you live in (Spencer Johnson,1999:6). These profound books from the bestselling author, Spencer Johnson, will tell people how to anticipate change, adapt to change quickly, enjoy change and be ready for quick changes again and again all one’s life, as only change remains never changed. Discover the secret of change for themselves and learn how to deal with change, so that they would suffer from less stress and enjoy more success in their work and in life. Four typical reactions have been revealed in regard to change in the story, and the positive attitude towards changes is strongly advised. Written for all ages, this story takes less than an hour to read, but its unique enlightenment for people can last for their long lifetime. Who Moved My Cheese? tells people the theme of the story that change is eternal and the optimistic and enterprising mentality suits people for varied situation.
This paper would take the story Who Moved My Cheese? as a case study, and do some in-depth analysis of the thesis of the story. Only when people truly understand the real meaning of the story Who Moved My Cheese?, can people be aware that change is constant in the world. People should have an optimistic mind to adapt for change in the situation. The situation is that “cheese” can be lost or deteriorated. By studying the story Who Moved My Cheese?, people can draw the conclusion that the correct mentality they adopt when they meet with challenge. They should anticipate change ahead of coming change.