Leadership: Theory and Practice

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Translated into 12 different languages and used in 89 countries, this market-leading text successfully combines an academically robust account of the major theories and models of leadership with an accessible style and practical examples that help students apply what they learn. Peter G. Northouse uses a consistent format for each chapter, allowing students to compare the various theories. Each chapter includes three case studies that provide students with practical examples of the theories discussed. Adopted at more than 1,000 colleges, universities, and institutions worldwide, Leadership: Theory and Practice provides readers with a user-friendly account of a wide range of leadership research in a clear, concise, and interesting manner. LEADERSHIP-FRONT COVER......Page 1 LEADERSHIP......Page 2 COPYRIGHT......Page 5 BRIEF CONTENTS......Page 6 DETAILED CONTENTS......Page 8 PREFACE......Page 18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION......Page 26 CHAPTER 2: TRAIT APPROACH......Page 44 CHAPTER 3: SKILLS APPROACH......Page 68 CHAPTER 4: BEHAVIORAL APPROACH......Page 96 CHAPTER 5: SITUATIONAL APPROACH......Page 118 CHAPTER 6: PATH–GOAL THEORY......Page 140 CHAPTER 7: LEADER–MEMBER EXCHANGE THEORY......Page 162 CHAPTER 8: TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP......Page 186 CHAPTER 9: AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP......Page 220 CHAPTER 10: SERVANT LEADERSHIP......Page 250 CHAPTER 11: ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP......Page 282 CHAPTER 12: PSYCHODYNAMIC APPROACH......Page 320 CHAPTER 13: LEADERSHIP ETHICS......Page 354 CHAPTER 14: TEAM LEADERSHIP......Page 388 CHAPTER 15: GENDER AND LEADERSHIP......Page 422 CHAPTER 16: CULTURE AND LEADERSHIP......Page 452 AUTHOR INDEX......Page 492 SUBJECT INDEX......Page 502 ABOUT THE AUTHOR......Page 516 ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTORS......Page 518