{"product_id":"leadership-theory-and-practice","title":"Leadership: Theory and Practice","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPreface \n\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments \n\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Author \n\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Contributors \n\u003cbr\u003e1. Introduction \n\u003cbr\u003e Leadership Defined \n\u003cbr\u003e Leadership Described \n\u003cbr\u003e Plan of the Book \n\u003cbr\u003e Summary \n\u003cbr\u003e References \n\u003cbr\u003e2. Trait Approach \n\u003cbr\u003e Description \n\u003cbr\u003e How Does the Trait Approach Work? \n\u003cbr\u003e Strengths \n\u003cbr\u003e Criticisms \n\u003cbr\u003e Application \n\u003cbr\u003e Case Studies \n\u003cbr\u003e Leadership Instrument \n\u003cbr\u003e Summary \n\u003cbr\u003e References \n\u003cbr\u003e3. Skills Approach \n\u003cbr\u003e Description \n\u003cbr\u003e How Does the Skills Approach Work? \n\u003cbr\u003e Strengths \n\u003cbr\u003e Criticisms \n\u003cbr\u003e Application \n\u003cbr\u003e Case Studies \n\u003cbr\u003e Leadership Instrument \n\u003cbr\u003e Summary \n\u003cbr\u003e References \n\u003cbr\u003e4. Behavioral Approach \n\u003cbr\u003e Description \n\u003cbr\u003e How Does the Behavioral Approach Work? \n\u003cbr\u003e Strengths \n\u003cbr\u003e Criticisms \n\u003cbr\u003e Application \n\u003cbr\u003e Case Studies \n\u003cbr\u003e Leadership Instrument \n\u003cbr\u003e Summary \n\u003cbr\u003e References \n\u003cbr\u003e5. Situational Approach \n\u003cbr\u003e Description \n\u003cbr\u003e How Does the Situational Approach Work? \n\u003cbr\u003e Strengths \n\u003cbr\u003e Criticisms \n\u003cbr\u003e Application \n\u003cbr\u003e Case Studies \n\u003cbr\u003e Leadership Instrument \n\u003cbr\u003e Summary \n\u003cbr\u003e References \n\u003cbr\u003e6. Path-Goal Theory \n\u003cbr\u003e Description \n\u003cbr\u003e How Does Path-Goal Theory Work? \n\u003cbr\u003e Strengths \n\u003cbr\u003e Criticisms \n\u003cbr\u003e Application \n\u003cbr\u003e Case Studies \n\u003cbr\u003e Leadership Instrument \n\u003cbr\u003e Summary \n\u003cbr\u003e References \n\u003cbr\u003e7. Leader-Member Exchange Theory \n\u003cbr\u003e Description \n\u003cbr\u003e How Does LMX Theory Work? \n\u003cbr\u003e Strengths \n\u003cbr\u003e Criticisms \n\u003cbr\u003e Application \n\u003cbr\u003e Case Studies \n\u003cbr\u003e Leadership Instrument \n\u003cbr\u003e Summary \n\u003cbr\u003e References \n\u003cbr\u003e8. Transformational Leadership \n\u003cbr\u003e Description \n\u003cbr\u003e How Does the Transformational Leadership Approach Work? \n\u003cbr\u003e Strengths \n\u003cbr\u003e Criticisms \n\u003cbr\u003e Application \n\u003cbr\u003e Case Studies \n\u003cbr\u003e Leadership Instrument \n\u003cbr\u003e Summary \n\u003cbr\u003e References \n\u003cbr\u003e9. Authentic Leadership \n\u003cbr\u003e Description \n\u003cbr\u003e How Does Authentic Leadership Work? \n\u003cbr\u003e Strengths \n\u003cbr\u003e Criticisms \n\u003cbr\u003e Application \n\u003cbr\u003e Case Studies \n\u003cbr\u003e Leadership Instrument \n\u003cbr\u003e Summary \n\u003cbr\u003e References \n\u003cbr\u003e10. Servant Leadership \n\u003cbr\u003e Description \n\u003cbr\u003e Model of Servant Leadership \n\u003cbr\u003e How Does Servant Leadership Work? \n\u003cbr\u003e Strengths \n\u003cbr\u003e Criticisms \n\u003cbr\u003e Application \n\u003cbr\u003e Case Studies \n\u003cbr\u003e Leadership Instrument \n\u003cbr\u003e Summary \n\u003cbr\u003e References \n\u003cbr\u003e11. Adaptive Leadership \n\u003cbr\u003e Description \n\u003cbr\u003e A Model of Adaptive Leadership \n\u003cbr\u003e How Does Adaptive Leadership Work? \n\u003cbr\u003e Strengths \n\u003cbr\u003e Criticisms \n\u003cbr\u003e Application \n\u003cbr\u003e Case Studies \n\u003cbr\u003e Leadership Instrument \n\u003cbr\u003e Summary \n\u003cbr\u003e References \n\u003cbr\u003e12. Followership \n\u003cbr\u003e Description \n\u003cbr\u003e Theoretical Approaches to Followership \n\u003cbr\u003e How Does Followership Work? \n\u003cbr\u003e Strengths \n\u003cbr\u003e Criticisms \n\u003cbr\u003e Application \n\u003cbr\u003e Case Studies \n\u003cbr\u003e Leadership Instrument \n\u003cbr\u003e Summary \n\u003cbr\u003e References \n\u003cbr\u003e13. Leadership Ethics \n\u003cbr\u003e Description \n\u003cbr\u003e Strengths \n\u003cbr\u003e Criticisms \n\u003cbr\u003e Application \n\u003cbr\u003e Case Studies \n\u003cbr\u003e Leadership Instrument \n\u003cbr\u003e Summary \n\u003cbr\u003e References \n\u003cbr\u003e14. Team Leadership \n\u003cbr\u003e Description \n\u003cbr\u003e How Does the Team Leadership Model Work? \n\u003cbr\u003e Strengths \n\u003cbr\u003e Criticisms \n\u003cbr\u003e Application \n\u003cbr\u003e Case Studies \n\u003cbr\u003e Leadership Instrument \n\u003cbr\u003e Summary \n\u003cbr\u003e References \n\u003cbr\u003e15. Gender and Leadership \n\u003cbr\u003e Description \n\u003cbr\u003e Gender Differences in Leadership Styles and Effectiveness \n\u003cbr\u003e Strengths \n\u003cbr\u003e Criticisms \n\u003cbr\u003e Application \n\u003cbr\u003e Case Studies \n\u003cbr\u003e Leadership Instrument \n\u003cbr\u003e Summary \n\u003cbr\u003e References \n\u003cbr\u003e16. Culture and Leadership \n\u003cbr\u003e Description \n\u003cbr\u003e Strengths \n\u003cbr\u003e Criticisms \n\u003cbr\u003e Application \n\u003cbr\u003e Case Studies \n\u003cbr\u003e Leadership Instrument \n\u003cbr\u003e Summary \n\u003cbr\u003eReferences \n\u003cbr\u003eAuthor Index \n\u003cbr\u003eSubject Index \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRevised edition of the author's Leadership, 2015.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Northouse offers comprehensive coverage of leadership that spans decades of classic and contemporary approaches. He effectively translates the evidence-base in a way that students can put into practice. I have always been impressed with the balance in his presentation of leadership theories, offering a section on strengths and criticisms in each chapter. If you are looking for a book that encourages critical thinking about leadership, this is the one.\"\u003c\/p\u003e--Terri A. Scandura\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"With each new edition, Peter Northouse has consistently produced a textbook that provides students with a thorough introduction to Leadership. Moreover, he continually updates with cutting-edge topics and important issues facing leaders today. My students love this text.\"--Ronald E. Riggio, Henry R. Kravis Professor of Leadership and Organizational Psychology\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Leadership: Theory and Practice and its accompanying resources are exceptional. The text is an essential resource for faculty and for students at the undergrad, graduate, executive education, and doctoral levels. There's nothing out there that even come close in terms of quality and comprehensiveness. Don't teach leadership at any level without it.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e--James D. Ludema\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Northouse's Leadership: Theory and Practice is a comprehensive, easy-to-understand overview of the field of leadership. It summarizes key concepts and knowledge and explains how we got to where we are today in our understanding of leadership. It is a student-centered approach to studying leadership by explaining key strengths and criticisms of each theory and topic as well as including assessments students can use to better understand their own traits\/skills\/behaviors and potential as leaders.\"--Sandi Zeljko\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"This is a power-packed text that provides personal application opportunities for students and the content support a professor needs to be successful.\"--Belinda S. Han\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"I recommend this as the leadership book to read\/assign over all others. I tell students this is the most important book in our undergraduate Organizational Leadership major. If I could only buy and keep one book in the program, it would be Leadership: Theory \u0026amp; Practice.\"--Ric Rohm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"This book presents strong learning material on leadership approaches, traits, and theories, and presents the material in a very succinct learning text.\"--Comfort Okapala\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"The book is a great primer for an overview of basic leadership theories. It is a text that puts complex leadership theories into digestible forms for those unfamiliar with the language. The book provides a great historical context for the study of leadership, serving to inform the work of leadership moving forward.\"--Heather J. Mashburn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"This is an essential authentic textbook that not only discusses all aspects of leadership but provides application and opportunities for students to self-assessment in one place.\"--Deborah A. Johnson-Blake\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"It's a well-written, research-based, comprehensive resource that any scholar of leadership, organizational developer, and current or aspiring leader should be familiar with.\"--Benjamin Kutsyuruba\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"You need to start with Northouse's Leadership. It is a great book that gives you a broad-sweep overview of the various leadership theories and how you can apply those theories in real-life situations.\"--Rob Elkington\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"A comprehensive guide to the study of leadership.\"--Sandra Arumugam-Osburn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"This book is a good starting place for those who are interested in learning about the broad range of leadership theories and a good follow-up resource for those wanting to know more in-depth information and also how to apply theories to real life situations through the case studies.\"--Patricia Dillon Sobczak\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"It is an understandable and concise book highlighting the traits, characteristics, and features of a leader.\"--Abimbola Farinde\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"This is an excellent textbook at both the beginner and intermediate levels, and would be best undertaken at the Junior or Senior level, as the concepts will be more meaningful for application. This enrichment from the book is also relevant to the supplemental material including case studies, self-evaluation questionnaires, and the interactive e-book.\"--Victor S. Sohmen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPeter G. Northouse, PhD, is Professor Emeritus of Communication in the School of Communication at Western Michigan University. In addition to publications in professional journals, he is the author of \n\u003cem\u003eLeadership: Theory and Practice, \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eIntroduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice, \u003c\/em\u003eand coauthor of \n\u003cem\u003eHealth Communication: Strategies for Health Professionals.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this fully updated \u003cstrong\u003eEight Edition of Leadership: Theory and Practice\u003c\/strong\u003e, a new chapter on Followership examines the central role followers play in the leadership process and unpacks the characteristics of both effective and ineffective followers. The new edition also includes a new Ethical Leadership Style Questionnaire and new coverage on the dark side of leadership and destructive leadership. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Adopted at more than 1600 institutions in 89 countries and translated into 13 different languages, this market-leading text successfully combines an academically robust account of the major theories and models of leadership with an accessible style and special emphasis on how leadership theory can inform leadership practice. Peter G. Northouse uses a consistent structure for each chapter, allowing students to easily compare and contrast the various theories. Case studies and questionnaires provide students with practical examples and opportunities to deepen their personal understanding of their own leadership. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this fully updated \u003cstrong\u003eEight Edition of Leadership: Theory and Practice\u003c\/strong\u003e, a new chapter on Followership examines the central role followers play in the leadership process and unpacks the characteristics of both effective and ineffective followers. The new edition also includes a new Ethical Leadership Style Questionnaire and new coverage on the dark side of leadership and destructive leadership. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Adopted at more than 1600 institutions in 89 countries and translated into 13 different languages, this market-leading text successfully combines an academically robust account of the major theories and models of leadership with an accessible style and special emphasis on how leadership theory can inform leadership practice. Peter G. Northouse uses a consistent structure for each chapter, allowing students to easily compare and contrast the various theories. Case studies and questionnaires provide students with practical examples and opportunities to deepen their personal understanding of their own leadership. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eNorthouse, Peter G\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePeter G. Northouse, \u003c\/b\u003ePhD, is Professor Emeritus of Communication in the School of Communication at Western Michigan University. \n\u003ci\u003eLeadership: Theory and Practice\u003c\/i\u003e is the best-selling academic textbook on leadership in the world and has been translated into 15 languages. In addition to authoring publications in professional journals, he is the author of \n\u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice\u003c\/i\u003e (now in its sixth edition) and co-author of \n\u003ci\u003eLeadership Case Studies in Education\u003c\/i\u003e (now in its fourth edition) and \n\u003ci\u003eHealth Communication: Strategies for Health Professionals\u003c\/i\u003e (now in its third edition). His scholarly and curricular interests include models of leadership, leadership assessment, ethical leadership, and leadership and group dynamics. For more than 40 years, he has taught courses in leadership, interpersonal communication, and organizational communication on both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Currently, he is a consultant and lecturer on trends in leadership research, leadership development, and leadership education. He holds a doctorate in speech communication from the University of Denver, and master's and bachelor's degrees in communication education from Michigan State University. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Northouse, Peter G\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sage Publications, Inc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2018-03-16\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Business \u0026amp; Economics|Leadership\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Leadership\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.56 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781506362311\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781506362311\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sage Publications, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52150165864729,"sku":"SP-9781506362311","price":106.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9781506362311_spiral.png?v=1774291910","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/leadership-theory-and-practice","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}