For undergraduate and graduate-level courses in Leadership. This title is a Pearson Global Edition. The Editorial team at Pearson has worked closely with educators around the world to include content which is especially relevant to students outside the United States. What makes an effective leader? This book discusses theories of leadership and provides practical advice for business leaders. This text provides a balance of theory and practice as it surveys the major theories and research on leadership and managerial effectiveness in formal organizations. Changes in the Seventh Edition include a reorganization of chapters to make room for additional material while maintaining the unique structure that addresses both academics and practitioners. The text now covers ethical, spiritual, servant, and authentic leadership and discusses diversity in leadership roles.
Chapter 1 Introduction: The Nature of Leadship
Chapter 2 Managerial Traits and Skills
Chapter 3 The Nature of Managerial Work
Chapter 4 Perspectives on Effective Leadership Behavior
Chapter 5 Participative Leadership, Delegation, and Empowerment
Chapter 6 Early Contingency Theories of Effective Leadership
Chapter 7 Power and Influence
Chapter 8 Dyadic Relations, Attributions, and Followership
Chapter 9 Charismatic and Transformational Leadership
Chapter 10 Leading Change in Organizations
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