Leadership: theory and practice

"Now with an all-new chapter on Followership! 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"--The publisher.

Revised edition of the author's Leadership, 2015.

1. Introduction : Leadership defined : Ways of conceptualizing leadership ; Definition and components -- Leadership described : Trait versus process leadership ; Assigned versus emergent leadership ; Leadership and power ; Leadership and coercion ; Leadership and management -- 2. Trait approach : Description : Intelligence ; Self-confidence ; Determination ; Integrity ; Sociability ; Five-factor personality model and leadership ; Emotional intelligence -- How does the trait approach work? -- Case studies : Choosing a new director of research ; A remarkable turnaround ; Recruiting for the bank -- Leadership instrument : Leadership trait questionnaire (LTQ) -- 3. Skills approach : Description : Three-skill approach : Technical skills ; Human skills ; Conceptual skills ; Skills model : Competencies ; Individual attributes ; Leadership outcomes ; Career experiences ; Environmental influences -- How does the skills approach work? -- Case studies : A strained research team ; A shift for Lieutenant Colonel Adams ; Andy's recipe ; Leadership instrument : Skills inventory -- 4. Behavioral approach : Description : The Ohio State studies ; The University of Michigan studies ; Blake and Mouto…