Management and Organisational Behaviour
Mullins, L Financial Times, Prentice Hall.
Encyclopaedia of management and leadership. A reference book rather than a bedtime read. Very comprehensive overview of organisation, leadership and management models. Costs over £30.00.
Developing Management Skills (for Europe)
Whetten, D; Cameron, K; Woods, M, Financial Times, Prentice Hall.
Another overview book of key themes in organisation and leadership development. In depth chapters on a range of key topics such self-awareness, stress, interpersonal skills, problem solving, motivation, conflict management, people management. There is some great stuff in this tome and very well written. Again, a reference book rather than a bedtime read.
Tools for Success
Turner, S McGraw-Hill.
A handy, quick reference book covering a large range of organisation analysis tools such as Change Cycle, Decision Mapping, Force Field Analysis, Learning Styles, Power Maps, Marketing Mix, Scenario Planning, Stakeholder Analysis and many, many more.
10 day MBA
Silbiger, Spiatkus.
Another useful reference book giving an overview of the main themes covered in MBA courses with great chapters on core organisational topics such as marketing, finance, business ethics, organisational behaviour, strategy. Can be a little dry but contains some very useful information on how business works.