Leadership : theory, application, and skill development

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Title:

Author:

Lussier, Robert N., author.

ISBN:

9781071870594

Personal Author:

Lussier, Robert N., author.

Edition:

7th edition. International student edition.

Physical Description:

xxxviii, 610 pages: illustrations (some colour) ; 26 cm

General Note:

Previous edition: 2016.

Contents:

Part I: Individuals as leaders. Who is a leader and what skills do leaders need? -- Leadership traits and ethics -- Leadership behavior and motivation -- Contingency leadership theories -- Part II: Leadership skills. Communication, coaching, and conflict skills -- Influencing: power, politics, networking, and negotiation -- Part III: Team leadership. Leader-member exchange and followership -- Team leadership and self-managed teams -- Part IV: Organizational leadership. Managing change and crisis leadership – Charismatic, transformational, and servant leadership -- Leadership of culture, diversity, and inclusion – Strategic leadership and high-performing organizations.

Abstract:

"Using current examples and step-by-step behavioral models, the seventh edition of Leadership: Theory, Application, and Skill Development equips your students with the leadership skills they need to thrive in today's business world." -- Provided by publisher.

Subject Term:

Leadership.

Educational leadership.

Organizational effectiveness.

Added Author:

Achua, Christopher F., 1961-

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Summary

Packed with self-assessments, applications, and exercises, Leadership: Theory, Application, and Skill Development 7e offers a highly practical introduction to leadership theories and concepts. Bestselling author Robert N. Lussier and Christopher F. Achua provide integrated coverage of global, ethical, and social issues help prepare students for a wide range of leadership situations and challenges.

New to this Edition:

* 23 new case studies profiling a diverse group of relevant leaders, including Satya Nadella, Kim Ng, Jose Andres, Alicia Garza, Joey Walt, Rosalind Brewer, LeBron James, Jess Kutch, and Beto Perez

* New expanded coverage of diversity, equity, and inclusion explains why DEI is a moral, ethical, legal, and organizational imperative

* Reorganized Part IV: Organizational Leadership now combines change leadership with crisis leadership and strategic leadership with high-performance leadership

* New examples, references, statistics, and new coverage of emerging leadership trends and issues

Key Features:

* Chapter-opening and chapter-closing case studies illustrate how real leaders use theories and concepts to achieve their goals

* You Make the Call feature provides scenarios that challenge students to make ethical, socially conscious decisions

* Self-Assessments help students understand their own unique leadership strengths

* Applying the Concept feature helps students check their understanding of key theories and approaches

* Developing Your Leadership Competences exercises tied to AACSB competencies provide students with opportunities to hone their leadership skills and confidence