Title:
Leadership : research findings, practice, and skills
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Edition:
6th ed.
Publication Information:
New York : South-Western College Pub., 2009
Physical Description:
xx,vii, 519 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
ISBN:
9780547143965
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Summary
Summary
The Sixth Edition of LEADERSHIP: RESEARCH FINDINGS, PRACTICE AND SKILLS helps you understand leadership principles and hone your own leadership skills through a thoughtful balance of essential theory and real-world applications. The text provides a strong practical foundation by introducing leaders you can relate to and reinforcing your knowledge with frequent skill-building activities. Key updates include new opening vignettes and end-of-chapter cases, numerous additional skill-building exercises, and an enhanced student companion site with new Knowledge Bank activities and self-assessments.
Table of Contents
| 1 The Nature and Importance of Leadership. |
| 2 Traits, Motives, and Characteristics of Leaders |
| 3 Charismatic and Transformational Leadership |
| 4 Leadership Behaviors, Attitudes, and Styles |
| 5 Contingency and Situational Leadership |
| 6 Leadership Ethics and Social Responsibility |
| 7 Power, Politics, and Leadership |
| 8 Influence Tactics of Leaders |
| 9 Developing Teamwork |
| 10 Motivation and Coaching Skills |
| 11 Creativity, Innovation, and Leadership |
| 12 Communication and Conflict Resolution Skills |
| 13 Strategic Leadership and Knowledge Management |
| 14 International and Culturally Diverse Aspects of Leadership |
| 15 Leadership Development and Succession |
