Leadership: Theory, Application, & Skill Development - Softcover

Lussier Dr, Professor Robert N; Achua, Christopher F

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0324596553 ISBN 13: 9780324596557

Publisher: South-Western, 2009

Synopsis

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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Review

"I appreciate the amount and application of leadership theories. This book contains the best balance between theory and practice, and ties them together nicely." "The content is comprehensive and well-organized. I believe the topics are organized in a nice "stair-stepping" method so that each topic builds upon the previous. The first several chapters dealing with the "individual" as a leader are clear and concise. The chapters take an in-depth look at leaders and what it entails to be a leader--but it is done in an easy-to-read manner."

Edition details

• Publisher: South-Western
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0324596553
• ISBN 13: 9780324596557
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 525