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