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Theory and practice of leadership / Roger Gill.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: London ; Thousand Oaks, Calif. : SAGE Publications, 2006Description: xiv, 393 pages : illustrations ; 25 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 0761971769
  • 9780761971764
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 658.4092 22
LOC classification:
  • HD57.7 .G52 2006
Contents:
1. Introduction : the nature and importance of leadership -- 2. Current thinking about leadership : a review and critique -- 3. Redefining leadership : a new model -- 4. Leadership, vision and mission -- 5. Leadership, values and culture -- 6. Leadership and strategy -- 7. Leadership and empowerment -- 8. Leadership and influence, motivation and inspiration -- 9. Leadership development -- 10. Rethinking the leadership challenge.
Summary: "Leadership today is a hot topic, with a mushrooming but fragmented literature. Theory and Practice of Leadership provides a comprehensive and critical review of the major theories of leadership and clearly lays out a more holistic understanding of leadership that integrates the disparate approaches and theories. ; ; ; Throughout the book, the author uses illustrative examples and cases, drawn from research and practice in the UK, mainland Europe and the USA, enabling students to better relate the theories to real cases and their own experience. A clear picture of leadership theory and development is set out through accessible language and a focus on bridging the gap between theory and practice. ; ; Theory and Practice of Leadership is essential reading for anyone needing a clear overview of the theories and practice behind this growing field. The book will be used by postgraduate students pursuing an MBA or other courses in leadership, business management, organizational behaviour, HRM and organizational strategy."--Publisher description.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 335-378) and index.

1. Introduction : the nature and importance of leadership -- 2. Current thinking about leadership : a review and critique -- 3. Redefining leadership : a new model -- 4. Leadership, vision and mission -- 5. Leadership, values and culture -- 6. Leadership and strategy -- 7. Leadership and empowerment -- 8. Leadership and influence, motivation and inspiration -- 9. Leadership development -- 10. Rethinking the leadership challenge.

"Leadership today is a hot topic, with a mushrooming but fragmented literature. Theory and Practice of Leadership provides a comprehensive and critical review of the major theories of leadership and clearly lays out a more holistic understanding of leadership that integrates the disparate approaches and theories. ; ; ; Throughout the book, the author uses illustrative examples and cases, drawn from research and practice in the UK, mainland Europe and the USA, enabling students to better relate the theories to real cases and their own experience. A clear picture of leadership theory and development is set out through accessible language and a focus on bridging the gap between theory and practice. ; ; Theory and Practice of Leadership is essential reading for anyone needing a clear overview of the theories and practice behind this growing field. The book will be used by postgraduate students pursuing an MBA or other courses in leadership, business management, organizational behaviour, HRM and organizational strategy."--Publisher description.

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