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What the Best MBAs Know: How to Apply the Greatest Ideas Taught in the Best Business Schools

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I highly recommend this book for anyone wanting a business school refresher b/c it thoroughly covers the all the topics. You'll find yourself saying "oh, yes, I remember that!"

The approach throughout the book is to highlight "the big questions" around each topic, then discuss them in detail. I've found this a great way to hit the just high points when I want to refresh myself and to have a more in-depth read when I want more.

It has become a great desk reference for me. A co-worker just finishing an MBA has also read it and found it a great complement to his MBA program.

While all the chapters are well-written and full of information, the chapter on macroeconomics was outstanding. I was surprised to learn in the book how few of the top business schools teach macroeconomics. Fortunately, the book covers it well.

Great book.

Good intro to b-school for the non-MBA person or for someone who is looking to enter b-school soon. Also, can be used as a little refresher for long-time graduates, but don't expect to be able to run a business simply by reading this book.

A traditional MBA has many electives, but most have the same core classes such as Macro and Micro economics, finance, accounting, Organizational Behavior, Strategy, and Marketing. I purchased this book to continue learning and as a companion to my MBA program.

The chapters I enjoyed the most were Financial Accounting and Managerial Accounting. I find these skills are in high demand and understanding and being able to carry on a conversation about the topics are critical, especially in any kind of leadership or management position. As you engage with upper management who run these programs you can make more contributions when you understand the basics of these theories, ratios, metrics, and management techniques.

The author put together great Snapshot Applications which help the reader gain more insight on the topic and seeing it in a real word scenario; also I found a lot of great graphs and charts to help explain certain techniques and some concepts.

The book is organized into five parts where Part 1 is the The Big MBA Picture, Part 2 is the Strategic and Tactical MBA, Part 3 is The Functional MBA, Part 4 is the Organizational and Leadship MBA, and Part 5 is the MBA Toolbox. Contributors for the book come from top universities, but a diverse set of universities and colleges (not just Ivy League). Highly recommended for people looking at an MBA program, those going into one, those who have finished, and for anyone that wants a good toolset around understanding what it takes to run a business.

I recommend this book along with The Project Savvy Project Manager by Gary Heerkens and Managing by the Numbers by Kremer, Rizzuto, and Case.

I have always had interest in Business, though a software developer and database administrator. I'm currently running and MBA program with a University and was looking for a book that would enrich my knowledge. This book gives different dimensions and insights to the regular MBA Curriculum with life case studies and practical tools for each topic covered.

I have read a few other books on MBA and so far this is the best I have come across, though I wish there were chapters on Entrepreneurship and Business Negotiation.

I highly recommend this book. It contains the latest literature on what is taught in business schools. You should have this book in your library, and if you are at the work place, put it on your desk - you will not be disappointed.

This book was a great look at some of the best business schools and the classes they focus on. I thought the premise of dealing with the most taught subjects and then focusing on high level, general topics was a great idea for the book. Well written and there were many great ideas from the multiple contributors you simply learn from the best of the best. I am seriously thinking about going back to school to get my MBA and this book has inspired me to learn more about some of these subjects that aren't my strengths. In summary, this book is a great reference guide to some high level, graduate school concepts and it's well worth your time to read.

Over the summer, I worked though What the Best MBAs Know by Peter Navarro in preparation for entering the MBA program at the University of Iowa. I took notes on each chapter and tried to soak in the wealth of information in this book. Peter Navarro and the other authors who contributed to this book know what they are talking about and have presented it in an easy-to-read, well-organized book. I would recommend this to leaders in the business or non-profit sector, those considering an MBA degree, those entering an MBA program and perhaps even as a refresher for those who have earned an MBA.

This book does not get into detailed financial calculations but rather provides a framework for the most important MBA courses and topics.

This book is very well organized. There are some charts that may look confusing at first, but once you read through, it all comes together, and each element of the chart is clearly explained. I recommend you read this book, if you are looking to better strategize your firms objectives, or if you are building a company from scratch and would like a general guide.

I just started reading this today.

It is hard for a non-MBA to review the book, being that my only understanding of what goes on in MBA halls is based on my friend's stories and the plethora of business books I've read.

However, I can say that the book covers most of the topics being discussed in classrooms today.

What I find most convinient is the ease with which the authors handle the business language. Furthermore, the book is tightly organized, starting out with a basic review of macro/micro economics.

I think even someone just looking for a basic understanding of business and economic phenomena will take away a lot from this book.