For undergraduate and graduate-level courses in Leadership.
An exploration of what makes an effective leader.
Leadership in Organizations provides a balance of theory and practice as it surveys the major theories and research on leadership and managerial effectiveness in formal organizations.
The eighth edition includes new examples, citations, and guidelines, and has been enhanced for better clarity and presentation.
Chapter 1 -Introduction and Overview 17
Chapter 2 -Managerial Roles and Decisions 39
Chapter 3 -Leadership Behaviors 62
Chapter 4 -Change Leadership 87
Chapter 5 -Empowering Leadership 114
Chapter 6 -Traits and Skills of Leaders 142
Chapter 7 -Contingency Theories of Effective Leadership 168
Chapter 8 -Power and Influence in Leadership 188
Chapter 9 -Dyadic Theories and Followership 221
Chapter 10 -Team Leadership 245
Chapter 11 -Strategic Leadership 272
Chapter 12 -Theories of Charismatic and Transformational
Chapter 13 -Leadership
Chapter 14 -Ethical Leadership 328
Chapter 15 -Cross-cultural Leadership and Diversity i47
Chapter 16 -Leadership Development 367
Chapter 17 -Integrative Models and Future Directions 389
Cases 409
References 438
Author Index 497
Subject Index 513
NEW! Offer the latest information: New and Updated Material is presented throughout this edition. Specific highlights include:
- Ten chapters have been revised for clarity.
- New examples have been added on effective and ineffective leadership in Chapters 4, 6, 11, 13, and 14.
- Over 100 citations on recent research have been added throughout the text.
- Additional practical guidelines for effective leadership added to Chapters 3, 6, 7, and 8.
For undergraduate and graduate-level courses in Leadership.
An exploration of what makes an effective leader.
Leadership in Organizations provides a balance of theory and practice as it surveys the major theories and research on leadership and managerial effectiveness in formal organizations.
The eighth edition includes new examples, citations, and guidelines, and has been enhanced for better clarity and presentation.
Provide a balance: Theory and Practice. Theory and practice are cohesively blended throughout every chapter of this text, presenting the information in way that will be valued by students, academics, and practitioners.
Present a way to check understanding: Chapter-Ending Cases. One or two short cases on real organizations are provided in every chapter. These cases are designed to help the reader gain a better understanding of the theories, concepts, and guidelines presented in the chapter by using real-world examples.
Show the practical applications: Guidelines. These guidelines show practitioners and students how leadership theories and research can be used to improve the practice of management.
NEW! Offer the latest information: New and Updated Material is presented throughout this edition. Specific highlights include:
- Ten chapters have been revised for clarity.
- New examples have been added on effective and ineffective leadership in Chapters 4, 6, 11, 13, and 14.
- Over 100 citations on recent research have been added throughout the text.
- Additional practical guidelines for effective leadership added to Chapters 3, 6, 7, and 8.