Leadership: theory, application, skill development

by Lussier, Robert N.

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The most practical leadership textbook available, 'Leadership' 4th Edition uses a unique three-pronged approach, theory, application, and skill development, to make key concepts immediately relevant to tomorrow's leaders. The text combines traditional theory with cutting-edge leadership topics in a concise presentation that focuses on key elements. The new edition also includes expanded coverage of culture, ethics, diversity, strategic leadership, and change management. Packed with real-world e…

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Title Statements

  • Full title :Leadership : theory, application, skill development / Robert N. Lussier, Christopher F. Achua.

Summary

The most practical leadership textbook available, 'Leadership' 4th Edition uses a unique three-pronged approach, theory, application, and skill development, to make key concepts immediately relevant to tomorrow's leaders. The text combines traditional theory with cutting-edge leadership topics in a concise presentation that focuses on key elements. The new edition also includes expanded coverage of culture, ethics, diversity, strategic leadership, and change management. Packed with real-world examples, the text illustrates how successful leaders have dealt with challenges. It provides step-by-step models for effectively handling leadership functions as well as numerous skill-building exercises.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:©2010.
  • Edition:4th ed

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Notes

Includes passcode to InfoTrac College Edition, the Online Library (www.infotrac-college.com).

The Physical Object

  • Description:1 online resource (xxvi, 525 pages : : illustrations)

Edition Identifiers

  • oclc:on1204323608
  • LC Classification:HD57.7
  • Dewey Decimal:658.4092

Table of Contents

Part 1: Individuals as leaders -- 1. Who is a leader? -- 2. Leadership traits and ethics -- 3. Leadership behavior and motivation -- 4. Influencing: power, politics, networking, and negotiation -- 5. Contingency leadership theories -- Part 2: Team leadership -- 6. Communication, coaching, and conflict skills -- 7. Leader-follower relations -- 8. Team leadership and self-managed teams -- Part 3: Organizational leadership -- 9. Charismatic and transformational leadership -- 10. Leadership of culture, ethics, and diversity -- 11. Strategic leadership and change management -- 12. Crisis leadership and the learning organization.

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