Leadership: Theory and Practice - Brossura

Northouse, Peter G.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 076192566X ISBN 13: 9780761925668

Casa editrice: Sage Pubns, 2003

Riassunto

The Third Edition of this bestselling text reviews and analyzes the foremost leadership theories, giving special attention to how each theoretical approach can be applied in real-world organizations. For anyone seeking to explore how an understanding of leadership theory can inform and direct the way leadership is practiced, Leadership: Theory and Practice is an indispensable tool. Adopted as a textbook at over 250 colleges and universities, this bestselling volume is equally useful for private-sector leadership development training programs.

New to this Edition:

* A chapter titled "Skills Approach", which focuses on the essential competencies leaders need to achieve effective performance

* New research sources, innovative models, new case studies, new figures and tables, additional research-based applications, and expanded discussions of current issues in leadership research

* New and expanded discussions of transformational leadership, team leadership, the psychodynamic approach, women and leadership and leadership ethics

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Informazioni sull?autore

Peter G. Northouse, PhD, is Professor Emeritus of Communication in the School of Communication at Western Michigan University. Leadership: Theory and Practice is the best-selling academic textbook on leadership in the world and has been translated into 15 languages. In addition to authoring publications in professional journals, he is the author of Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice (now in its sixth edition) and co-author of Leadership Case Studies in Education (now in its fourth edition) and Health Communication: Strategies for Health Professionals (now in its third edition). His scholarly and curricular interests include models of leadership, leadership assessment, ethical leadership, and leadership and group dynamics. For more than 40 years, he has taught courses in leadership, interpersonal communication, and organizational communication on both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Currently, he is a consultant and lecturer on trends in leadership research, leadership development, and leadership education. He holds a doctorate in speech communication from the University of Denver, and master’s and bachelor’s degrees in communication education from Michigan State University.

 

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Sage Pubns
• Data di pubblicazione: 2003
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 076192566X
• ISBN 13: 9780761925668
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 3
• Numero di pagine: 343
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile