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- ISBN
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
SAGE Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1412989523
ISBN-13
9781412989527
eBay Product ID (ePID)
99499634
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Publication Name
Introduction to Leadership : concepts and Practice
Language
English
Publication Year
2011
Subject
Leadership, Organizational Behavior
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Business & Economics
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
16 Oz
Item Length
9.1 in
Item Width
7.4 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number
2
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
2011-001687
Reviews
eoeLow cost; easy to read; each chapter provides a baseline of leadership principles that can be points of departure for thoughtful classroom discussion; rich in self-assessment exercises.e, eoeI absolutely love this book. My other favorite is Northousee(tm)s Leadership: Theory and Practice which I use in my Graduate Leadership class.e, I absolutely love this book. My other favorite is Northouse's Leadership: Theory and Practice which I use in my Graduate Leadership class., Low cost; easy to read; each chapter provides a baseline of leadership principles that can be points of departure for thoughtful classroom discussion; rich in self-assessment exercises., 'eoeLow cost; easy to read; each chapter provides a baseline of leadership principles that can be points of departure for thoughtful classroom discussion; rich in self-assessment exercises.'e�, A coffee table leadership text that highlights the important leadership concepts at a reasonable price., 'eoeI absolutely love this book. My other favorite is Northouse'e(tm)s Leadership: Theory and Practice which I use in my Graduate Leadership class.'e�
Dewey Edition
22
Number of Volumes
2 vols.
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
303.3/4
Table Of Content
PrefaceChapter 1. Being a Leader Defining Leadership Global Leadership Attributes Practicing Leadership 1.1 Conceptualizing Leadership Questionnaire 1.2 Observational Exercise 1.3 Reflection and Action WorksheetChapter 2. Recognizing Your Traits Historical Leaders: What Traits Do These Leaders Display? Leadership Studies: What Traits Do Effective Leaders Exhibit? 2.1 Leadership Traits Questionnaire 2.2 Observational Exercise 2.3 Reflection and Action WorksheetChapter 3. Recognizing Your Philosophy and Style of Leadership What Is Your View of Human Behavior at Work? Styles of Leadership: Authoritarian, Democratic, and Laissez-Faire Box 3.1 Leadership on the Silver Screen What Is Your Style of Leadership? 3.1 Leadership Styles Questionnaire 3.2 Observational Exercise 3.3 Reflection and Action WorksheetChapter 4. Attending to Tasks and Relationships What Is Your Personal Style? What Kind of Leader Are You? 4.1 Task and Relationship Questionnaire 4.2 Observational Exercise 4.3 Reflection and Action WorksheetChapter 5. Developing Leadership Skills What Are Your Core Leadership Skills? 5.1 Leadership Skills Questionnaire 5.2 Observational Exercise 5.3 Reflections and Action WorksheetChapter 6. Creating a Vision What Are the Characteristics of a Vision? How Is a Vision Articulated? How Is a Vision Implemented? 6.1 Leadership Vision Questionnaire 6.2 Observational Exercise 6.3 Reflection and Action WorksheetChapter 7. Setting the Tone Provide Structure Clarify Norms Build Cohesiveness Promote Standards of Excellence 7.1 Setting the Tone Questionnaire 7.2 Observational Exercise 7.3 Reflection and Action Worksheet Chapter 8. Listening to Out-Group Members Who Is in the Out-Group? Why Do Out-Groups Form? What Is the Impact of Out-Groups? How Should a Leader Respond to Out-Groups? 8.1 Responding to Members of the Out-Group Questionnaire 8.2 Observational Exercise 8.3 Reflections and Action WorksheetChapter 9. Handling Conflict Conflict Defined Communication and Conflict Kinds of Conflict Fisher and Ury Approach to Conflict Communication Strategies for Conflict Resolution Styles of Approaching Conflict 9.1 Conflict Style Questionnaire 9.2 Observational Exercise 9.3 Reflection and Action WorksheetChapter 10. Overcoming Obstacles Obstacle 1: Unclear Goals Obstacle 2: Unclear Directions Obstacle 3: Low Motivation Obstacle 4: Complex Tasks Obstacle 5: Simple Tasks Obstacle 6: Low Involvement Obstacle 7: Lack of a Challenge 10.1 Path-Goal Styles Questionnaire 10.2 Observational Exercise 10.3 Reflection and Action WorksheetChapter 11. Addressing Ethics in Leadership Ethical Leadership Is About the Character of the Leader Ethical Leadership Is About the Actions of the Leader Ethical Leadership Is About the Goals of the Leader Ethical Leadership Is About the Honesty of the Leader Ethical Leadership Is About the Power of the Leader Ethical Leadership Is About the Values of the Leader 11.1 Core Values Questionnaire 11.2 Observational Exercise 11.3 Reflection and Action WorksheetQuestionnaires
Synopsis
Offering a straightforward introduction to the basic principles of leadership, the Second Edition of Introduction to Leadership focuses on providing readers with practical strategies for becoming better leaders. An applied text by the author of the SAGE best-seller Leadership: Theory and Practice, Fifth Edition , this text provides the much needed "how-to" component of leading for students in leadership courses. This new Second Edition is also available in an interactive ebook format as well as the traditional printed text. Click here to find out more and to take a demo of the e-book! Three interactive components in every chapter: self-assessment questionnaires, observational exercises, and reflection and action worksheets get readers actively involved in applying leadership concepts to their own lives. Grounded in leadership theory, yet accessible and reader-friendly, this book covers a fundamental aspect of leadership in each chapter and illustrates its application in real leadership situations. A final chapter discusses the key topic of ethics in leadership. Key features of the Second Edition - Looks at one quality of leadership per chapter, making it easier for readers to understand and apply material to their own lives - Uses examples and case studies to illustrate each fundamental aspect of leadership (creating a vision, listening to out-group members, and overcoming obstacles, for example) - Encourages readers to complete a Self-Assessment Questionnaire before reading each chapter to explore their own leadership styles and preferences - Guides readers in examining behaviours of leaders from their own lives through each chapters Observational Exercise - Includes Reflection and Action Worksheets that encourage readers to reflect upon their own leadership styles and identify an action plan for improving their leadership skills., Providing practical strategies for becoming a better leader, this bestselling book includes interactive elements to help students apply leadership concepts to their own lives. The book examines one quality of leadership per chapter, enabling students to apply concepts and skills to their leadership development. It provides self-assessment questionnaires, observational exercises, and reflection and action worksheets in each chapter. A new chapter on handling conflict has been added to the Second Edition, giving a multi-faceted view of conflict and methods for resolving conflict in leadership situations. Case studies have been added to the end of each chapter, including more global examples, and followed by questions to stimulate class discussion., An applied text by the author of the bestselling Leadership, Fifth Edition , this text provides the much needed "how-to" component of leading for students in leadership courses. Also available in an interactive ebook format.
LC Classification Number
HM1261.N667 2012
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