Effective Leadership: Christopher F. Achua, D.B.A., Universitv of Virginia's College at Wise, Robert N. Lussier, Ph.D, Springfield College

Lussier, Robert N.; Achua, Christopher

ISBN 10: 1111969760 ISBN 13: 9781111969769

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 1980

Synopsis

The most practical leadership textbook on the market, EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP 5E International Edition, uses a unique three-pronged approach to teach leadership concepts and theory, and takes students to the next level by developing their competencies in applying the concepts and development leadership skills they can immediately start using in their personal and professional lives. The authors combine traditional theory with cutting-edge leadership topics in a concise presentation that is packed with real-world examples. The text constantly puts the student in the leadership role engaging them in applying the concepts, as well as providing step-by-step behavior models for effectively handling leadership functions. EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP 5E International Edition's innovative three-pronged approach provides the greatest array and quality of learning opportunities.

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Review

Part I: INDIVIDUALS AS LEADERS. 1. Who Is a Leader? 2. Leadership Ethics and Traits. 3. Leadership Motivation and Behavior. 4. Contingency Theories in Leadership. 5. Influencing: Politics, Power, Negotiation, and Networking. Part II: TEAM LEADERSHIP. 6. Coaching, Communication, and Conflict Skills. 7. Followership and Leader-Member Exchange. 8. Self-Managed Teams and Team Leadership. Part III: LEADERSHIP IN ORGANIZATIONS. 9. Transformational and Charismatic Leadership. 10. Leadership of Ethics, Diversity, and Culture. 11. Change Management and Strategic Leadership. 12. The Learning Organization and Crisis Leadership.

About the Author

Robert N. Lussier is Professor of Management at Springfield College. Having taught management for more than 25 years, he has developed innovative and widely copied methods for applying concepts and developing skills that can be used personally and professionally. A prolific writer, Dr. Lussier has more than 350 publications to his credit, including other best selling textbooks (such as Management Fundaments: Concepts, Applications, Skill Development, also by South-Western/Cengage) and articles published in Academy of Entrepreneurship Journal, Business Horizons, Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, Journal of Management Education, Journal of Small Business Management, Family Business Review, and Journal of Small Business Strategy and many others. He served as founding director of Israel Programs and taught courses in Israel. His international experience also stretches to Namibia and South Africa. He holds a bachelor of science in business administration from Salem State College, master's degrees in education and business administration from Suffolk University, and a doctorate in management from the University of New Haven. Christopher F. Achua is a full professor in the Department of Business and Economics at the University of Virginia's College at Wise. Dr. Achua has been teaching strategic management, leadership and other related courses for almost two decades, and he has an active scholarship record of presenting papers at regional and national conferences. A consultant to a variety of for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, Achua has served on several boards. He served as founding director of two business programs at UVA-Wise - the Small Business Institute (SBI) and the Center for Entrepreneurship, Leadership & Service (CELS). He received his undergraduate degree in business administration and accounting from the University of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; his MBA from the University of South Dakota; and his doctorate from the United States International University in San Diego, California.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 1980
• ISBN 10: 1111969760
• ISBN 13: 9781111969769
• Binding: Misc. Supplies
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 576