Discussion ?s days 2 & 3

Day 2 Discussion questions Chp.4 pgs 28-32

1. In what ways was Jakarta like what John imagined? In what ways was it different?

2. How did Charlie plan to save the Indonesians from Communism? What tactic was Charlie using to

convince John he was doing the right thing by forecasting high?

3. What is the “corporatocracy”? How does Robert McNamara illustrate this concept?

4. In what way is Perkins critical of capitalism?

Day 3 Questions Chp 5 pgs 33-39

1. Why do you think Charlie moved the team to the Wisma?

2. Perkins describes Howard as “grandfatherly” but bitter. He also describes him as one of his wisest teachers. Which characteristic of Charlie do you think made Perkins so furious?

3. Perkins describes an interesting canal scene while Howard is explaining their roles at MAIN. In what ways are the characters in the canal similar to Howard and Perkins?

4. How do Howards’ forecasts compare with those Perkins is expected to make?

5. How does Perkins convince himself he can please his bosses at MAIN while not “selling his soul” at the same time?