Introduction to leadership : concepts and practice

By:

Northouse, Peter G

Publication details: London : Sage, 2020Edition: 5th edDescription: xxvi, 406pISBN:

9781071808054

Subject(s):

Leadership

NLM classification:

HF 141

Summary: The fifth edition of Peter G. Northouse's bestselling introduction is organized around key leader responsibilities such as creating a vision, establishing a constructive climate, listening to outgroup members, and overcoming obstacles. Case studies, self-assessment questionnaires, observational exercises, and reflection and action worksheets engage readers to apply leadership concepts to their own lives. Grounded in leadership theory and the latest research, the fully updated, highly practical fifth edition includes a new chapter on destructive leadership, new cases, and new Leadership Snapshots. New to this edition: New chapter on Exploring Destructive Leadership analyses the causes of toxic leadership and discusses practical ways to confront and extinguish it. 18 new Case Studies illustrate core concepts and allow readers to solve real world leadership challenges. 5 new Leadership Snapshots including profiles of Michelle Obama, Jasmine Crowe, and Elizabeth Homes are included. New questionnaire on abusive leadership helps readers understand the dimensions of destructive leadership as well as their own destructive tendencies.

Holdings
Item type	Home library	Class number	Status	Barcode
Book	Croydon Health Services Library Shelves	HM141 NOR (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	CR0000011060
Book	PRUH Education Centre Library Shelves	HF 120 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	On hold	B04863
Book	PRUH Education Centre Library Shelves	HF 120 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	B04864

The fifth edition of Peter G. Northouse's bestselling introduction is organized around key leader responsibilities such as creating a vision, establishing a constructive climate, listening to outgroup members, and overcoming obstacles. Case studies, self-assessment questionnaires, observational exercises, and reflection and action worksheets engage readers to apply leadership concepts to their own lives. Grounded in leadership theory and the latest research, the fully updated, highly practical fifth edition includes a new chapter on destructive leadership, new cases, and new Leadership Snapshots. New to this edition: New chapter on Exploring Destructive Leadership analyses the causes of toxic leadership and discusses practical ways to confront and extinguish it. 18 new Case Studies illustrate core concepts and allow readers to solve real world leadership challenges. 5 new Leadership Snapshots including profiles of Michelle Obama, Jasmine Crowe, and Elizabeth Homes are included. New questionnaire on abusive leadership helps readers understand the dimensions of destructive leadership as well as their own destructive tendencies.

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