Title:
The art of leadership
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Edition:
4th ed.
Publication Information:
New York : McGraw-Hill, c2012
Physical Description:
xxi, 503 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
ISBN:
9780078029080
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Summary
Summary
The Art of Leadership, Fourth Edition, is more than a textbook; it is a "learning" book that actively involves the reader in the learning process. The text combines behavior theory with business practice to teach critical concepts and skills in leadership development. In addition self-evaluation questionnaires and practical exercises are integrated throughout to facilitate personal development and class involvement.
Table of Contents
| Chapter 1 The Importance of Leadership: Setting the Stage |
| Part 1 Leadership Variables |
| Chapter 2 The Leadership Equation |
| Chapter 3 Leadership Qualities, Characteristics of Followers, and Situational Factors |
| Part 2 The Power of Vision |
| Chapter 4 The Importance of Vision and the Motive to Lead |
| Chapter 5 Organizational Climate |
| Part 3 The Importance of Ethics |
| Chapter 6 Leadership Ethics |
| Chapter 7 The Role of Values and Ethics at Work |
| Part 4 The Empowerment of People |
| Chapter 8 Leadership Authority |
| Chapter 9 Empowerment in the Workplace and the Quality Imperative |
| Part 5 Leadership Principles |
| Chapter 10 Effective Leadership and Human Relations |
| Chapter 11 The Team Concept |
| Part 6 Understanding People |
| Chapter 12 Human Behavior and the Art of Persuasion |
| Chapter 13 The Diversity Challenge |
| Part 7 Multiplying Effectiveness |
| Chapter 14 Effective Delegation and How to Assign Work |
| Chapter 15 The Role of Personality |
| Part 8 Developing Others |
| Chapter 16 The Leader as Coach |
| Chapter 17 Helping People through Change and Burnout Prevention |
| Part 9 Performance Management |
| Chapter 18 Managing Performance |
| Chapter 19 Professional Performance and Sustaining Discipline |
| Chapter 20 The Road Ahead: Challenge and Charge |
