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Leadership in Organizations: Current Issues and Key Trends

John Storey

Synopsis:

There are many books written about leadership; but few of them move beyond conventional accounts of leadership theory or truly scrutinize the leadership agenda. This work does exactly that.
This exciting book outlines new agendas for leadership and development, offering readers innovative ideas about what constitutes leadership. Including contributions from some of the most distinctive leaders in the field, Leadership in Organizations considers the newest themes to come out of the leadership debate. The book critically assesses the more conventional leadership training and development available to managers and in doing so equips readers with the analytical perspectives and tools needed to make up their own minds about the significance of leadership in contemporary organizations.
Including a comprehensive review of the field to date, Topics include:
* Leadership and Integrity
* Learning Leadership
* Career individualization
* Leadership development in the public sector
*Leadership: Changing theories
Addressing the legitimate uncertainties about the nature of leadership, this is a distinctive and challenging text- essential reading for those studying leadership or exploring it within organizations.

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Other editions: Softcover - 2010, Hardcover - 2010, Hardcover - 2009, Softcover - 2009, Hardcover - 2009, Softcover - 2009, Softcover - 2008, 2006, Softcover - 2006, Hardcover - 2005