Art and Science of Leadership

This volume offers a broad review and analysis of the field of leadership, complete with its many debates and controversies. Strong theoretical coverage still allows the book to be applications-oriented—to business and other organizations—on the guiding philosophy and assumption that we can all learn to become better leaders. A cross-cultural perspective, gender-based analyses, focus on leaders personalities and behavior, and discussion on the role and characteristics of followers complete this treatment. KEY TOPICS: The author presents the building blocks of leadership, contingency models, current developments and applications such as participative management and teams, change-oriented leadership and the strategic leadership. MARKET: For middle and upper level managers.