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Leadership : theory and practice / Peter G. Northouse, Western Michigan University.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Los Angeles : SAGE, [2016]Copyright date: ©2016Edition: Seventh editionDescription: xxiii, 494 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 1483317536
  • 9781483317533
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 303.34 23
LOC classification:
  • HM1261 .N67 2015
Contents:
Preface -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Trait approach -- 3. Skills approach -- 4. Behavioural approach -- 5. Situational approach -- 6. Path-goal theory -- 7. Leader-member exchange theory -- 8. Transformational leadership -- 9. Authentic leadership -- 10. Servant leadership -- 11. Adaptive leadership -- 12. Psychodynamic approach -- 13. Leadership ethics -- 14. Team leadership -- 15. Gender and leadership -- 16. Culture and leadership -- Author index -- Subject index -- About the author - About the contributors.
Summary: Translated into 12 different languages and used in 89 countries, this market-leading text successfully combines an academically robust account of the major theories and models of leadership with an accessible style and practical examples that help students apply what they learn. Peter G. Northouse uses a consistent format for each chapter, allowing students to compare the various theories. Each chapter includes three case studies that provide students with practical examples of the theories discussed. Adopted at more than 1,000 colleges, universities, and institutions worldwide, Leadership: Theory and Practice provides readers with a user-friendly account of a wide range of leadership research in a clear, concise, and interesting manner.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Trait approach -- 3. Skills approach -- 4. Behavioural approach -- 5. Situational approach -- 6. Path-goal theory -- 7. Leader-member exchange theory -- 8. Transformational leadership -- 9. Authentic leadership -- 10. Servant leadership -- 11. Adaptive leadership -- 12. Psychodynamic approach -- 13. Leadership ethics -- 14. Team leadership -- 15. Gender and leadership -- 16. Culture and leadership -- Author index -- Subject index -- About the author - About the contributors.

Translated into 12 different languages and used in 89 countries, this market-leading text successfully combines an academically robust account of the major theories and models of leadership with an accessible style and practical examples that help students apply what they learn. Peter G. Northouse uses a consistent format for each chapter, allowing students to compare the various theories. Each chapter includes three case studies that provide students with practical examples of the theories discussed. Adopted at more than 1,000 colleges, universities, and institutions worldwide, Leadership: Theory and Practice provides readers with a user-friendly account of a wide range of leadership research in a clear, concise, and interesting manner.

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