Leadership in the African context

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Title:

Author:

Van Zyl, Ebben.

ISBN:

9780702177705

Publication Information:

Cape Town, South Africa : Juta, 2009.

Physical Description:

xii, 292 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Contents:

The nature and importance of leadership / Carol Dalglish -- The difference between leadership and management / Ebben van Zyl -- The African context / Carol Dalglish -- Leadership in a multicultural context / Carol Dalglish -- Self-leadership and leadership development / Ebben van Zyl -- Leadership traits / Ebben van Zyl -- Charismatic and transformational leadership / Maarten du Plessis -- Ethics in leadership / Emmie Pietersen -- Emotional intelligence and leadership / Maarten du Plessis --Leadership power and influence / Emmie Pietersen -- Team leadership and motivation / Liezel Lues -- Entrepreneurial leadership / Emmie Pietersen.

Subject Term:

Leadership -- Africa.

Leadership -- Africa -- Case studies.

Political leadership -- Africa.

Geographic Term:

Africa -- Civilization.

Added Author:

Van Zyl, Ebben.

Dalglish, Carol, 1946-

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Summary

Most of the research into what constitutes effective leadership emanates from the United States and is not very useful in an African context. Africa is a continent of extraordinary cultural, geographic, economic and political diversity, featuring largely emerging economies and rapid political, economic and social development. This book seeks to set leadership theory in the African context. It recognises that strong leadership among African leaders should take into account typical African circumstances, values and beliefs. The text, designed for undergraduate and graduate courses in leadership and management, provides practical, real-life examples, exercises and case studies, and is best suited to courses that emphasise application. It can also be used by people in business to improve their leadership skills within an African context.