Leadership: Theory and Practice

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SAGE Publications, Feb 9, 2018 - Business & Economics - 528 pages

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Adopted at more than 1600 institutions in 89 countries and translated into 13 different languages, this market-leading text successfully combines an academically robust account of the major theories and models of leadership with an accessible style and special emphasis on how leadership theory can inform leadership practice. Peter G. Northouse uses a consistent structure for each chapter, allowing students to easily compare and contrast the various theories. Case studies and questionnaires provide students with practical examples and opportunities to deepen their personal understanding of their own leadership style. Leadership: Theory and Practice, Eighth Edition 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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Contents

Preface
Trait Approach
Case Studies
Summary of the ThreeSkill Approach
11
Transformational Leadership
12
Skills Approach
17
Behavioral Approach
7
Servant Leadership
10
Adaptive Leadership
2035
Followership
2054
Leadership Ethics
2077
Team Leadership
2097
Gender and Leadership
2115
Culture and Leadership
2133
Application
2146
Summary
2153

PathGoal Theory
31
LeaderMember Exchange Theory
1972
Authentic Leadership
2003
Author Index
2156
Subject Index
2193

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About the author (2018)

Peter G. Northouse, PhD, is Professor Emeritus of Communication in the School of Communication at Western Michigan University. In addition to publications in professional journals, he is the author of Leadership: Theory and Practice (now in its eighth edition) and Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice (now in its fourth edition) and coauthor of Leadership Case Studies in Education (now in its second 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 30 years, he has taught courses in leadership, interpersonal communication, and organizational communication to both undergraduate and graduate students. 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.

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Bibliographic information

TitleLeadership: Theory and Practice
AuthorPeter G. Northouse
Edition8
PublisherSAGE Publications, 2018
ISBN1506362303, 9781506362304
Length528 pages
Subjects ›  › 

Business & Economics / General
Business & Economics / Leadership
Education / Administration / General
Language Arts & Disciplines / Communication Studies
  
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