Leadership in Organizations: United States Edition - Hardcover

Yukl, Gary A.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0132424312 ISBN 13: 9780132424318

Publisher: Pearson, 2008

Synopsis

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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The text that combines theory and practice to provide students with the skills they need for effective organizational leadership.

See why scholars use this best seller as their primary source for finding out about topics in the field of leadership.

Here are some. of the. features to expect in the Fifth Edition:

• New! Incorporated and expanded coverage of topics such as empowerment, team leadership, ethical issues, gender differences in leadership, cross-cultural leadership, and managing diversity.
• Slimmer! Now 15 chapters instead of 19 to include only the most critical concepts and, information without changing the quality of the format.
• Cases at the end of each chapter provide an opportunity to apply the concepts to real events.
• New pedagogical features include chapter learning objectives and key word lists for each chapter.
• A dedicated web site www.prenhall.com/yukl includes Internet resources, online exercises, and author updates.

Synopsis:

For undergraduate and graduate-level courses in Leadership. 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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0132424312
• ISBN 13: 9780132424318
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 648