Leadership in Organizations (Prentice Hall international editions) - Softcover

Yukl, Gary A.

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9780139067020: Leadership in Organizations (Prentice Hall international editions)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0139067027 ISBN 13: 9780139067020

Publisher: Pearson Education (US), 1997

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What makes an effective leader? This book discusses theories of leadership and provides practical advice for business leaders.

This text provides a balance of theory and practice as it surveys the major theories and research on leadership and managerial effectiveness in formal organizations.

Changes in the Seventh Edition include a reorganization of chapters to make room for additional material while maintaining the unique structure that addresses both academics and practitioners. The text now covers ethical, spiritual, servant, and authentic leadership and discusses diversity in leadership roles.

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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.

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