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Leadership in Organizations by Gary A. Yukl (2008, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPrentice Hall PTR
ISBN-100132424312
ISBN-139780132424318
eBay Product ID (ePID)71135167
Product Key Features
Number of Pages648 Pages
Publication NameLeadership in Organizations
LanguageEnglish
SubjectLeadership, Decision-Making & Problem Solving, Management
Publication Year2008
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaEducation, Business & Economics
AuthorGary A. Yukl
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight38.4 Oz
Item Length9.3 in
Item Width7 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number7
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2008-039183
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal303.3/4
Table Of ContentNormal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 1. Introduction: The Nature of Leadership Definitions of Leadership Indicators of Leadership Effectiveness Overview of Major Research Approaches Level of Conceptualization for Leadership Theories Other Bases for Comparing Leadership Theories Organization of the Book Summary Review and Discussion Questions 2. The Nature of Managerial Work Typical Activity Patterns in Managerial Work The Content of Managerial Work Demands, Constraints, and Choices Research on Situational Determinants Changes in the Nature of Managerial Work How Much Discretion Do Managers Have? Limitations of the Descriptive Research Applications for Managers Summary Review and Discussion Questions Case: Acme Manufacturing Company 3. Perspectives on Effective Leadership Behavior Ohio State Leadership Studies Michigan Leadership Studies Limitations of Survey Research Experiments on Task and Relations Behavior Research Using Critical Incidents The High-High Leader Leadership Behavior Taxonomies Specific Task Behaviors Specific Relations Behaviors Evaluation of the Behavior Approach Summary Review and Discussion Questions Case: Consolidated Products Case: Air Force Supply Squadron 4. Participative Leadership, Delegation, and Empowerment Nature of Participative Leadership Consequences of Participative Leadership Research on Effects of Participative Leadership Normative Decision Model Applications: Guidelines for Participative Leadership Delegation Applications: Guidelines for Delegating Perceived Empowerment Summary Review and Discussion Questions Case: Echo Electronics Case: Alvis Corporation <
SynopsisWhat 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., Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 This book discusses theories of leadership and provides practical advice for business leaders. The 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. The Nature of Leadership; The Nature of Managerial Work; Perspectives on Effective Leadership Behavi∨ Participative Leadership, Delegation, and Empowerment; Dyadic Relations, Attributions, and Followership; Power and Influence; Managerial Traits and Skills; Early Contingency Theories of Effective Leadership; Charismatic and Transformational Leadership; Leading Change in Organizations; Leadership in Teams and Decision Groups; Strategic Leadership by Top Executives; Ethical, Servant, Spiritual, and Authentic Leadership; Gender, Diversity, and Cross-cultural Leadership; Developing Leadership Skills MARKET: Effective leadership is the cornerstone of any business venture. Much research has gone into discovering how people lead effectively, and many executives want to know how to turn this research toward their advantage. The text addresses both the theoretical and the practical side of leadership.
LC Classification NumberHD57.7.Y85 2008
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- 19 Mar, 2022
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Great book on leadership. I recommend it to anyone who likes to know about leadership.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
