Leadership in OrganizationsLeadership in Organizations focuses on effective leadership in organizations through both theory and practice. This book explains and critiques the major theories and studies that are most relevant and informative and reviews what we know about leadership effectiveness. This combination of theory and practice makes this text a useful resource for practicing managers who are looking for something more than superficial answers to difficult questions about leadership. |
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The Nature of Leadership | 4 |
The Nature of Managerial Work | 21 |
Research on Situational Determinants | 34 |
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