Books like The Principles of Scientific Management

The Principles of Scientific Management by Frederick Winslow Taylor reads as analytical, prescriptive. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

Theory Z

William G. Ouchi · 1981

Both explore productivity

65% genome match

The empire of business

Andrew Carnegie · 1902

Same business feel

64% genome match

In search of excellence

Thomas J. Peters · 1982

Same business feel

61% genome match

Organizational Behavior

Stephen P. Robbins · 1979

Same nonfiction feel

58% genome match

The 80/20 principle

Koch, Richard · 1997

Both explore productivity

60% genome match

Management

John R. Schermerhorn · 1995

Same business feel

60% genome match

International business

John D. Daniels · 1976

Same business feel

58% genome match

Management Theory and Practice

Gerald A. Cole · 2011

Same nonfiction feel

59% genome match

Corporate governance

Robert A. G. Monks · 1995

Same business feel

61% genome match

Handbook of business administration

Harold Bright Maynard · 1967

Same business feel

61% genome match

Strategic management

Arthur A. Thompson · 1984

Same business feel

56% genome match

A practical introduction to business

Harold Koontz · 1975

Same business feel

59% genome match