Books & Authors — Business & Management

Key business and management books frequently referenced in CMAT, with author, key ideas, and why they matter.

• The Wealth of Nations — Adam Smith — 1776
• Zero to One — Peter Thiel — 2014
• The Intelligent Investor — Benjamin Graham — 1949
• The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People — Stephen R. Covey — 1989
• Competitive Strategy — Michael Porter — 1980
• The Human Side of Enterprise — Douglas McGregor — 1960
• Thinking, Fast and Slow — Daniel Kahneman — 2011
• Competitive Advantage — Michael Porter — 1985
• Good to Great — Jim Collins — 2001
• Marketing Management — Philip Kotler — 1967
• General and Industrial Management — Henri Fayol — 1916
• Principles of Scientific Management — Frederick W. Taylor — 1911