Dilemmas of Leadership Contributor(s): Rickards, Tudor (Author) |
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ISBN: 1138814733 ISBN-13: 9781138814738 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $158.40 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2015 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Leadership - Business & Economics | Development - General |
Dewey: 658.409 |
LCCN: 2014044299 |
Physical Information: 372 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Leadership, the practice of focusing and motivating a group or organization to achieve its aims, is a much discussed but often misunderstood concept. This comprehensive textbook introduces the subject for Masters level students. Readers are invited to make a series of metaphorical journeys of discovery, thematically organized around fundamental dilemmas within the field of leadership studies. Building on the success of previous editions, the text uses a simple map-based approach to consider dilemmas such as:
This third edition contains a brand new chapter on leadership in sport, an enhanced chapter on creativity, and more international content. Also new to this edition is a companion website containing PowerPoint slides, revision quizzes and a tutor's guide. This text will be essential reading for Masters and MBA students on leadership courses, and will also be illuminating for managers pursuing leadership development. |