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Leadership: Theory and Practice (Paperback)
by Peter G. Northouse
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Author: Peter G. Northouse
Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc; 4th edition
Pub. in: October, 2006
ISBN: 141294161X
Pages: 416
Measurements: 8.9 x 5.8 x 0.9 inches
Origin of product: USA
Order code: BA01625
Other information: ISBN-13: 978-1412941617
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According to Kurt Lewin, "There is nothing as practical as a good theory". This is an apt comment in reference to Peter Northouse's book "Leadership: Theory and Practice". The author methodically and clearly explained the major theories and concepts of leadership in a readable and easily understandable manner, in a way that readers can easily implement them.
Northouse stresses the need to link leadership with ethics and values and how to apply the leadership concepts and approaches in practical real-life situations in organisations. When leadership theory and concepts are spelled out as clearly and cogently as they are in this book, their application in organisations becomes self-evident. The author does a good job of presenting the leadership process in an easy to read and understand manner that is both useful and practical to all those that are interested in running successful and effective organisations. Novices will be provided a path whilst the seasoned practitioners will find affirmation.
(From quoting Elijah Chingosho, Kenya)
Target readers:
Leaders, managers, MBA students, business students, university lecturers, corporate, university and B-School libraries.
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Heartened by the positive response to previous editions of Leadership: Theory and Practice, this Fourth Edition is written with the same objective to bridge the gap between the often simplistic popular approaches to leadership and the more abstract theoretical approaches.
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Heartened by the positive response to previous editions of Leadership: Theory and Practice, this Fourth Edition is written with the same objective to bridge the gap between the often simplistic popular approaches to leadership and the more abstract theoretical approaches.
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Venkatesh Pamu Book Reviews, USA
<2009-01-02 00:00>
The book seems to have been sprung from the author's experiences of teaching and consulting on leadership issues. This is evident from the way in which the approaches and theories to leadership are structured for easy application and practice in active scenarios. A clear positive aspect of the book is the Summary at the end of each chapter with serves the purpose of integrating several dimensions that the chapter deals with. |
Brent Davies International Journal of Educational Management, USA
<2009-01-02 00:00>
After reading many current educational leadership books which seem less about leadership and more about the 'evils' of government reform and 'commodification' it is a real delight to read such a splendid book as this. Peter Northouse has combined an academically robust account of the major themes and approaches with an accessible style and approach that makes the book very readable. This book is a major source of insights and perspectives for all those studying on leadership courses in both the business and education sectors. It is also an excellent source for school leaders and educators who want to go deepen their understanding of leadership.
The book is divided into fourteen chapters which cover all the key aspects in the leadership field: defining leadership; trait approaches; skills approaches; style approaches; situational approach; contingency theory; path-goal theory; leader-member exchange theory; transformational leadership; team leadership; psychodynamic approach; women and leadership; culture and leadership and leadership ethics. It is unusual to get such a comprehensive coverage of leadership, with such a perceptive and engaging account.
The layout of the book is excellent making it very reader friendly with great use of colour display of models and tables. This is a major improvement on earlier editions of the book. It has outstandingly good case examples and questions for reflection and very useful leadership instruments and questionnaires. These instruments, case studies and questionnaires provide practical applications and reflection tools and add a significant reality check to theory as the reader can apply the leadership analysis to themselves or their situation. For anyone starting out as a student of leadership or an experienced leader reviewing their leadership style and approach this book would be an essential starting place.
After reviewing leadership books for over twenty years this book is by far one of the best I have come across. It provides an excellent leadership account and discussion for those working in the education and business field. |
Ravindra Nath Saxena, USA
<2009-01-02 00:00>
Leadership: Theory and Practice provides excellent analyses of a number of leadership theories and research findings in considerable detail... The book succeeds in advancing our understanding of the different approaches to leadership and the methods by which it can be practiced more effectively. |
Roger Smitter, Ph.D., Director, Leadership, Ethics and Values Program, North Central College, USA
<2009-01-02 00:00>
The third edition of Leadership by Northouse provides students with powerful introduction to the strengths and limits of what the social science strand of research in leadership. It provides application for undergraduates while for graduate students, it provides the context needed to plunge into reading research and developing research questions. At the same time, the book raises significant questions about the link between leadership and ethics and values. |
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