Leadership in organizations

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Leadership in organizations

Gary Yukl

(Prentice Hall International editions)

Prentice Hall, c2002

5th ed., international ed

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Bibliography: p. 443-495

Includes indexes

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Description

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.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction: The Nature of Leadership. 2. The Nature of Managerial Work. 3. Perspectives on Effective Leadership Behavior. 4. Participative Leadership, Delegation, and Empowerment. 5. Dyadic Role-Making Theories and Fellowship. 6. Power and Influence. 7. Managerial Traits and Skills. 8. Contingency Theories of Effective Leadership. 9. Charismatic and Transformational Leadership. 10. Leading Change in Organizations. 11. Leadership in Teams and Decision Groups. 12. Strategic Leadership by Executives. 13. Developing Leadership Skills. 14. Ethical Leadership and Diversity. 15. Overview and Integration. References. Author Index. Subject Index.

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  • NCID
    BA56429949
  • ISBN
    • 0130647500
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Upper Saddle River, N.J.
  • Pages/Volumes
    xix, 508 p.
  • Size
    24 cm
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