Leadership: Theory and Practice

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SAGE Publications, Feb 2, 2021 - Business & Economics - 600 pages
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The market-leading Leadership: Theory and Practice by Peter G. Northouse presents an academically robust account of the major theories and models of leadership with a focus on how theory can inform practice. Northouse uses a consistent structure for each chapter that allows readers to easily compare and contrast different theories. Case studies and questionnaires provide students with practical examples and opportunities to deepen their understanding of their own leadership style. The fully updated Ninth Edition features a new chapter on inclusive leadership, 17 new real-world cases that profile leaders from across the globe, a new discussion on leadership and morality, and examples of timely issues such as leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Contents

Summary
Chapter 6 PathGoal Theory 11 Chapter 7 LeaderMember Exchange Theory
Servant Leadership
Leadership Ethics
Adaptive Leadership
Inclusive Leadership
Gender and Leadership
1 Global Health Care

Strengths
Case Studies
Summary
Case Studies
Situational Approach
LeaderMember Exchange Theory
Summary
Postconventional Morality
Chapter 8 Transformational Leadership 13 Chapter 9 Authentic Leadership 14 Chapter 10 Servant Leadership 15 Chapter 11 Adaptive Leadership 16...
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Chapter 14 Gender and Leadership 19 Chapter 15 Leadership Ethics 20 Chapter 16 Team Leadership 21 References
Author Index
Subject Index

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About the author (2021)

Peter G. Northouse is a professor emeritus of communication in the School of Communication at Western Michigan University. For more than 25 years he taught leadership and interpersonal and organizational communication at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition to publications in professional journals he is the author of Leadership: Theory and Practice (9th ed.) and Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice (6th ed.) and co-author of Health Communication: Strategies for Health Professionals (3rd ed.). His scholarly and curricular interests include models of leadership, leadership assessment, ethical leadership, and leadership and group dynamics. He has worked as a consultant in a variety of areas, including leadership development, leadership education, conflict management, and health communication. 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.

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