The Top Books At Ivy League Business Schools

Elon Musk recently leveled some criticisms of the MBA education.

Whether or not you agree with Musk’s critiques, one thing is certain: there are plenty of resources outside of B-school to learn and better yourself without requiring you to shell out thousands of dollars.

Jessica Stillman, of Inc., recently put together a list of the top assigned books at Ivy Leave B-schools that are worth checking out – whether or not you are intent on going to B-school or not.

ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS: A GUIDE TO CRITICAL THINKING BY M. NEIL BROWNE

One of the key values of B-school is the environment of discussion and debate. In Asking the Right Questions, Browne teaches readers how to think critically by exploring the components of arguments, from evidence to conclusions, and how to spot fallacies and faulty reasoning.

Check out the book here.

ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND LEADERSHIP BY EDGAR H. SCHEIN

Edgar Schein is often seen as the ‘father’ of organizational culture with extensive expertise and research in the field.

In Organizational Culture and Leadership, Schein delves into how culture impacts the management of organizational change and offers some practical concepts for how to deal with differences in an organization.

Check out the book here.

Essentials of Organizational Behavior by Stephen P. Robbins

Similar to Schein’s book on organizational culture, Essentials of Organizational Behavior dives into another important aspect of organizations: organizational behavior.

In Essentials of Organizational Behavior, Stephen P. Robbins teaches readers how to communicate and interact within organizations, offering real-world scenarios to outline key organizational behavior concepts.

Check out the book here.

The Management of Innovation by G. M. Stalker and Tom Burns

While The Management of Innovation was published in 1961, the book still holds relevance nearly 60 years later.

In this book, the authors examine the relationship between an organization and its environment focusing on both innovations in technology and the market.

Check out the book here.

Want to see more recommendations? View the full list at Inc.

Sources: Inc., The Wall Street Journal