Organizational Behavior Book List

Do NOT read all these books. No one in an MBA program would either…just pick the ones that strike you as interesting and get reading. (Each book contains an affiliate link to an Amazon purchase, but you could probably find used books for cheaper elsewhere.)

Title	Author	Summary
Organizational Behavior	Stephen P. Robbins, Timothy A. Judge	A comprehensive text exploring theories and applications of organizational behavior in the workplace.
Essentials of Organizational Behavior	Stephen P. Robbins, Timothy A. Judge	An accessible introduction to key concepts in organizational behavior, focusing on practical applications.
Organizational Behavior	Fred Luthans, Brett C. Luthans, Kyle W. Luthans	Explores organizational behavior from a psychological perspective, integrating theory and practice.
Management and Organizational Behavior	Laurie J. Mullins	Provides insights into management practices and organizational behavior, emphasizing people and organizational performance.
The Fifth Discipline: The Art & Practice of The Learning Organization	Peter M. Senge	Introduces the concept of the learning organization and systems thinking to improve organizational effectiveness.
Organizational Culture and Leadership	Edgar H. Schein, Peter Schein	Examines how organizational culture develops and how leaders can shape and influence it.
Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ	Daniel Goleman	Explores the concept of emotional intelligence and its impact on personal and professional success.
Leading Change	John P. Kotter	Provides a framework for managing organizational change and overcoming obstacles to transformation.
Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us	Daniel H. Pink	Examines the science of motivation and how it can be harnessed to improve performance and satisfaction.
Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion	Robert B. Cialdini	Explores the principles of persuasion and how they can be applied in organizational settings.
Leadership: Theory and Practice	Peter G. Northouse	Provides an overview of leadership theories and how they can be applied in organizational contexts.
Reframing Organizations: Artistry, Choice, and Leadership	Lee G. Bolman, Terrence E. Deal	Introduces a multi-frame perspective to understand and manage complex organizations effectively.
Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High	Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler	Offers strategies for handling high-stakes conversations effectively in both personal and professional settings.
Thinking, Fast and Slow	Daniel Kahneman	Explores the dual systems of thought and how they influence decision-making and behavior.
The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups	Daniel Coyle	Reveals the principles that foster cohesive and high-performing organizational cultures.