Leadership : Research Findings, Practice, and Skills
by DuBrin, Andrew J.Edition: 6th
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2009-02-03
Publisher(s): South-Western College Pub
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Summary
The Sixth Edition of LEADERSHIP: RESEARCH FINDINGS, PRACTICE AND SKILLS helps you understand leadership principles and hone your own leadership skills through a thoughtful balance of essential theory and real-world applications. The text provides a strong practical foundation by introducing leaders you can relate to and reinforcing your knowledge with frequent skill-building activities. Key updates include new opening vignettes and end-of-chapter cases, numerous additional skill-building exercises, and an enhanced student companion site with new Knowledge Bank activities and self-assessments.
Table of Contents
| The Nature and Importance of Leadership. | |
| Traits, Motives, and Characteristics of Leaders | |
| Charismatic and Transformational Leadership | |
| Leadership Behaviors, Attitudes, and Styles | |
| Contingency and Situational Leadership | |
| Leadership Ethics and Social Responsibility | |
| Power, Politics, and Leadership | |
| Influence Tactics of Leaders | |
| Developing Teamwork | |
| Motivation and Coaching Skills | |
| Creativity, Innovation, and Leadership | |
| Communication and Conflict Resolution Skills | |
| Strategic Leadership and Knowledge Management | |
| International and Culturally Diverse Aspects of Leadership | |
| Leadership Development and Succession | |
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