A very short, fairly interesting and reasonably cheap book about studying leadership / Brad Jackson and Ken Parry.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: A very short, fairly interesting and reasonably cheap book about ... seriesPublication details: Los Angeles ; London : SAGE, 2008.Description: x, 162 p. ; 21 cmISBN:
  • 1412928451 (hbk.)
  • 9781412928458 (hbk.)
  • 141292846X (pbk.)
  • 9781412928465 (pbk.)
Other title:
  • Studying leadership
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 658.4092 JAC 22
Incomplete contents:
1. Introduction : why studying leadership matters -- 2. Leader-centred perspectives on leadership -- 3. Follower-centred perspectives on leadership -- 4. Cultural perspectives on leadership -- 5. Critical perspectives on leadership -- 6. Leadership with a higher purpose -- 7. Conclusion: take your lead -- References -- Appendix. Resources for studying leadership -- Index.
Summary: Have you heard the new one about leadership? Written for students who want to question what they are learning in their leadership course but are short on time, this entertaining and accessible book will be the perfect accompaniment to any course on leadership. With controversial ideas and funny stories, it covers topics that readers will recognize from their course and some new but equally important areas to challenge their thinking. Part of a highly popular new series this book will make you better able to question and understand this burgeoning field. It is suitable for undergraduate and graduate students studying Leadership, HRM, and Organizational Behavior.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 131-146) and index.

1. Introduction : why studying leadership matters -- 2. Leader-centred perspectives on leadership -- 3. Follower-centred perspectives on leadership -- 4. Cultural perspectives on leadership -- 5. Critical perspectives on leadership -- 6. Leadership with a higher purpose -- 7. Conclusion: take your lead -- References -- Appendix. Resources for studying leadership -- Index.

Have you heard the new one about leadership? Written for students who want to question what they are learning in their leadership course but are short on time, this entertaining and accessible book will be the perfect accompaniment to any course on leadership. With controversial ideas and funny stories, it covers topics that readers will recognize from their course and some new but equally important areas to challenge their thinking. Part of a highly popular new series this book will make you better able to question and understand this burgeoning field. It is suitable for undergraduate and graduate students studying Leadership, HRM, and Organizational Behavior.

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