Leadership in Organizations
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Leadership in Organizations provides a balance of theory and practice as it surveys the major theories and research on leadership and managerial effectiveness in formal organizations.
The eighth edition includes new examples, citations, and guidelines, and has been enhanced for better clarity and presentation.
Features
For undergraduate and graduate-level courses in Leadership.
An exploration of what makes an effective leader.
Leadership in Organizations provides a balance of theory and practice as it surveys the major theories and research on leadership and managerial effectiveness in formal organizations.
The eighth edition includes new examples, citations, and guidelines, and has been enhanced for better clarity and presentation.
Provide a balance: Theory and Practice. Theory and practice are cohesively blended throughout every chapter of this text, presenting the information in way that will be valued by students, academics, and practitioners.
Present a way to check understanding: Chapter-Ending Cases. One or two short cases on real organizations are provided in every chapter. These cases are designed to help the reader gain a better understanding of the theories, concepts, and guidelines presented in the chapter by using real-world examples.
Show the practical applications: Guidelines. These guidelines show practitioners and students how leadership theories and research can be used to improve the practice of management.
NEW! Offer the latest information: New and Updated Material is presented throughout this edition. Specific highlights include:
Ten chapters have been revised for clarity.
New examples have been added on effective and ineffective leadership in Chapters 4, 6, 11, 13, and 14.
Over 100 citations on recent research have been added throughout the text.
Additional practical guidelines for effective leadership added to Chapters 3, 6, 7, and 8.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Managerial Work
Chapter 3. Effective Leadership Behavior
Chapter 4. Leading Change and Innovation
Chapter 5. Participative Leadership and Empowerment
Chapter 6. Leadership Traits and Skills
Chapter 7. Contingency Theories and Adaptive Leadership
Chapter 8. Power and Influence Tactics
Chapter 9. Dyadic Relations and Followers
Chapter 10. Leadership in Groups and Teams
Chapter 11. Strategic Leadership in Organizations
Chapter 12. Charismatic and Transformational Leadership
Chapter 13. Ethical, Servant, Spiritual, and Authentic Leadership
Chapter 14. Cross-cultural Leadership and Diversity
Chapter 15. Developing Leadership Skills
Chapter 16. Overview and Integration
The eighth edition includes new examples, citations, and guidelines, and has been enhanced for better clarity and presentation.
Features
For undergraduate and graduate-level courses in Leadership.
An exploration of what makes an effective leader.
Leadership in Organizations provides a balance of theory and practice as it surveys the major theories and research on leadership and managerial effectiveness in formal organizations.
The eighth edition includes new examples, citations, and guidelines, and has been enhanced for better clarity and presentation.
Provide a balance: Theory and Practice. Theory and practice are cohesively blended throughout every chapter of this text, presenting the information in way that will be valued by students, academics, and practitioners.
Present a way to check understanding: Chapter-Ending Cases. One or two short cases on real organizations are provided in every chapter. These cases are designed to help the reader gain a better understanding of the theories, concepts, and guidelines presented in the chapter by using real-world examples.
Show the practical applications: Guidelines. These guidelines show practitioners and students how leadership theories and research can be used to improve the practice of management.
NEW! Offer the latest information: New and Updated Material is presented throughout this edition. Specific highlights include:
Ten chapters have been revised for clarity.
New examples have been added on effective and ineffective leadership in Chapters 4, 6, 11, 13, and 14.
Over 100 citations on recent research have been added throughout the text.
Additional practical guidelines for effective leadership added to Chapters 3, 6, 7, and 8.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Managerial Work
Chapter 3. Effective Leadership Behavior
Chapter 4. Leading Change and Innovation
Chapter 5. Participative Leadership and Empowerment
Chapter 6. Leadership Traits and Skills
Chapter 7. Contingency Theories and Adaptive Leadership
Chapter 8. Power and Influence Tactics
Chapter 9. Dyadic Relations and Followers
Chapter 10. Leadership in Groups and Teams
Chapter 11. Strategic Leadership in Organizations
Chapter 12. Charismatic and Transformational Leadership
Chapter 13. Ethical, Servant, Spiritual, and Authentic Leadership
Chapter 14. Cross-cultural Leadership and Diversity
Chapter 15. Developing Leadership Skills
Chapter 16. Overview and Integration
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