Leadership in Organizations

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Front Cover Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Page Brief Contents Table of Contents About the Authors Preface Chapter 1 The Nature of Leadership Introduction Definitions of Leadership Indicators of Leadership Effectiveness Research Methods for Studying Leadership Effectiveness Major Perspectives in Leadership Theory and Research Level of Conceptualization for Leadership Theories Other Bases for Comparing Leadership Theories Organization of the Book Summary Review and Discussion Questions Chapter 2 Leadership Behavior Introduction Reasons for Diverse Taxonomies of Leadership Behavior Some Important Types of Leadership Behavior Specific Task-Oriented Leader Behaviors Specific Relations-Oriented Leader Behaviors Summary Review and Discussion Questions Case: Consolidated Products Case: The Hour Glass Chapter 3 The Leadership Situation and Adaptive Leadership Introduction Different Ways Situations Affect Leaders Stewart Model of Situational Determinants Other Situational Determinants of Leader Behavior Guidelines for Coping with Demands and Constraints Early Contingency Theories of Effective Leader Behavior Multiple-Linkage Model Evaluation of Research on the Contingency Theories Guidelines for Flexible, Adaptive Leadership Summary Review and Discussion Questions Case: Acme Manufacturing Company Case: UK Leisure Center Chapter 4 Decision Making and Empowerment by Leaders Introduction Decision Making by Managers Participative Leadership Normative Decision Model Guidelines for Participative Leadership Delegation Guidelines for Delegating Psychological Empowerment Empowerment Programs Benefits of Empowering Leadership and Programs Summary Review and Discussion Questions Case: Echo Electronics Case: Tandberg Telecom Chapter 5 Leading Change and Innovation Introduction Types of Change in Teams and Organizations Change Processes Reasons for Accepting or Rejecting Change Implementing Change Guidelines for Implementing Change How Visions Influence Change Collective Learning and Innovation Guidelines for Enhancing Learning and Innovation Summary Review and Discussion Questions Case: In Feet First Case: Ready Foods Company Chapter 6 Power and Influence Tactics Introduction Sources of Power How Power Is Gained or Lost Consequences of Power Guidelines for Using Power Influence Tactics and Outcomes Types of Proactive Influence Tactics Power and Influence Behavior Effectiveness of Proactive Tactics Guidelines for Using Proactive Influence Tactics Summary Review and Discussion Questions Case: Svenson & Sons Case: General Hospital Chapter 7 Leader Traits and Skills Introduction Personality Traits and Effective Leadership Skills and Effective Leadership Managerial Competencies Situational Relevance of Traits and Skills Evaluation of the Trait Approach Guidelines for Leaders Summary Review and Discussion Questions Case: National Products Case: Farah Chapter 8 Charismatic and Transformational Leadership Introduction Charismatic Leadership Effects of Charismatic Leaders Transformational Leadership Comparison of Charismatic and Transformational Leadership Evaluation of the Theories Guidelines for Inspirational Leadership Summary Review and Discussion Questions Case: Metro Bank Case: Astro Airlines Part 1 Case: Astro Airlines Part 2 Chapter 9 Values-Based and Ethical Leadership Introduction Conceptions of Ethical Leadership Determinants and Consequences of Ethical Leadership Theories of Values-based Leadership Comparison and Evaluation of Theories Guidelines for Ethical Leadership Summary Review and Discussion Questions Case: Unethical Leadership at Enron Case: Crocodile Shavers Chapter 10 Dyadic Relations and Followers Introduction Leader–Member Exchange Theory Leader Attributions About Subordinates Guidelines for Correcting Performance Deficiencies Follower Attributions and Implicit Theories Impression Management by Leaders and Followers Followership Self-Management Guidelines for Followers Summary Review and Discussion Questions Case: Cromwell Electronics Case: American Financial Corporation Chapter 11 Leadership in Teams and Decision Groups Introduction Determinants of Team Performance Functional and Cross-Functional Work Teams Self-Managed Work Teams Guidelines for Leading Teams Leading Decision Groups Guidelines for Leading Meetings Summary Review and Discussion Questions Case: Dragon Wash Case: Moon Events Corporation Chapter 12 Strategic Leadership in Organizations Introduction Determinants of Organizational Performance How Leaders Influence Organizational Performance Situations Affecting Strategic Leadership Organizational Culture Research on Effects of Strategic Leadership Executive Teams Other Conceptions of Organizational Leadership External Monitoring and Strategy Formulation Guidelines for Strategic Leadership Summary Review and Discussion Questions Case: Costco Case: Turnaround at Nissan Chapter 13 Cross-Cultural Leadership and Diversity Introduction Cross-Cultural and Global Leadership Cultural Values and Leadership Guidelines for Global Leadership Gender and Leadership Summary Review and Discussion Questions Case: Madison, Jones, and Conklin Case: A Day in the Life of a Global Leader Chapter 14 Developing Leadership Skills Introduction Leadership Training Programs Learning from Experience Developmental Activities Facilitating Leadership Development Systems Perspective on Leadership Development Summary Review and Discussion Questions Case: Wilkinson, Crowe, and Mauley Case: River Bank Chapter 15 Overview and Integration Introduction Major Findings About Effective Leadership Multi-Level Explanatory Processes Ways to Improve Leadership Research General Guidelines for Effective Leadership The State of the Field Review and Discussion Questions References Author Index Subject Index Back Cover