Leadership: Theory and Practice - Softcover

Northouse, Peter G.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0803957696 ISBN 13: 9780803957695

Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc, 1997

Synopsis

Describing and analyzing a wide variety of theoretical approaches to leadership, Leadership gives special attention to how each theory can be employed to improve leadership in real-world organizations. Each chapter includes a discussion of the strengths and criticisms of a specific leadership approach, which assists the reader in determining the merits of each approach; an application section that discusses the practical aspects of the approach and how it can be used in today′s organizational settings; three case studies with follow-up questions for illustrating common leadership issues and dilemmas; and a questionnaire-type instrument designed to assist the reader in gaining a better understanding of his or her leadership style. Written in a clear, concise, and interesting manner, Leadership is intended for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in business, organizational communication, political science, training and development, and health services. "Peter G. Northouse provides a structured opportunity to view leadership through various lenses. . . . This book fully delivers on what the title promises, leadership theory and practice. The research is reviewed in a way that is user-friendly to scholars and practitioners. Northouse provides a critique of each approach to leadership theory and practice, offering insights on strengths and weaknesses. . . . Northouse′s writing is crisp, direct, and explicit." --Public Productivity & Management Review "This is a comprehensive textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate classes in business, training and development, and organizational communication and should also be useful in continuing education and in-house leadership development programs." --Economic Times, September 14, 1997

About this title

About the Author

Peter G. Northouse, PhD, is Professor Emeritus of Communication in the School of Communication at Western Michigan University. Leadership: Theory and Practice is the best-selling academic textbook on leadership in the world and has been translated into 15 languages. In addition to authoring publications in professional journals, he is the author of Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice (now in its sixth edition) and co-author of Leadership Case Studies in Education (now in its fourth edition) and Health Communication: Strategies for Health Professionals (now in its third edition). His scholarly and curricular interests include models of leadership, leadership assessment, ethical leadership, and leadership and group dynamics. For more than 40 years, he has taught courses in leadership, interpersonal communication, and organizational communication on both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Currently, he is a consultant and lecturer on trends in leadership research, leadership development, and leadership education. He holds a doctorate in speech communication from the University of Denver, and master’s and bachelor’s degrees in communication education from Michigan State University.

 

Edition details

• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0803957696
• ISBN 13: 9780803957695
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 296