Leadership theory and practice

Synopsis

The Third Edition of this bestselling text reviews and analyzes the foremost leadership theories, giving special attention to how each theoretical approach can be applied in real-world organizations. For anyone seeking to explore how an understanding of leadership theory can inform and direct the way leadership is practised, Leadership is an indispensable tool. This bestselling volume is equally useful for private-sector leadership development training programmes.

New to this edition:

· a chapter titled `Skills Approach', which focuses on the essential competencies leaders need to achieve effective performance

· new research sources, innovative models, new case studies, new figures and tables, additional research-based applications, and expanded discussions of current issues in leadership research

· new and expanded discussions of transformational leadership, team leadership, the psychodynamic approach, women and leadership and leadership ethics.