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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 |
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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. |