Synopses & Reviews
Leadership in Organizations focuses on effective leadership in organizations through both theory and practice. This book explains and critiques the major theories and studies that are most relevant and informative and reviews what we know about leadership effectiveness. This combination of theory and practice makes this text a useful resource for practicing managers who are looking for something more than superficial answers to difficult questions about leadership.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction: The Nature of Leadership
2. The Nature of Managerial Work
3. Perspectives on Effective Leadership Behavior
4. Participative Leadership, Delegation, and Empowerment
5. Dyadic Role Making, Attributions, and Followership
6. Power and Influence
7. Managerial Traits and Skills
8. Early Contingency Theories of Effective Leadership
9. Charismatic and Transformational Leadership
10. Leading Change in Organizations
11. Leadership in Teams and Decision Groups
12. Strategic Leadership by Top Executives
13. Developing Leadership Skills
14. Ethical Leadership and Diversity
15. Overview and Integration
References
Author Index
Subject Index