Publication

2012 - SAGE Publications, Limited

Language

English

Word Count

41,000 words, Guess

Page Count

164 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-139781849205887
  • ISBN-101849205884
  • Better World Books9781849205887
  • Open LibraryOL28471817M

Classifications

  • LCCHD57.7

Description

This book is a guide to the central concepts of leadership. What are the main characteristics of effective leadership? How can we understand leadership today? This wide-ranging, interdisciplinary book provides readers with a complete introduction to the essentials of leadership. Included here are entries on what leadership is, how it is practiced and the relevant strengths and pitfalls. The book provides a guide to one of the most central and contested concepts in the social sciences. As a reference tool, it contains entries on: The eight questions of leadership ; The five minds of the manager ; Leadership and psychology ; Developmental approaches to leadership ; Functional leadership ; Leadership practice. The book also offers insights into issues such as: Are leaders born or made? ; Authoritarian versus participative leadership ; The psychology of leaders and followers ; Leadership development ; Leadership styles, skills, and functions ; Leadership in practice.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Key Concepts in LeadershipSAGE Publications, Limited2012-01-01

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