Leadership

by Northouse, Peter G.

• ISBN13: 9780803957695
• ISBN10: 0803957696
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1997-04-01
• Publisher: Sage Pubns

Summary

A wide variety of theoretical approaches to leadership is offered in this book, which gives special attention to how each theory can be employed to improve leadership in real-world organizations.Special features of the chapters include: a discussion of the strengths and criticisms of a specific leadership approach to assist readers in determining the relative merits of each approach; an application section on the practical aspects of the approach and how it can be used in organizational settings; three case studies illustrating common leadership issues and dilemmas, with thought-provoking questions following each case study; and a leadership questionnaire to help readers develop a better understanding of their own leadership style.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Trait Approach Style

Approach Situational

Approach Contingency Theory

Path-Goal Theory Leader-Member

Exchange Theory

Transformational Leadership

Team Leadership

Psychodynamic Approach

Women and Leadership

Leadership Ethics

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