Leadership : Research Findings, Practice, and Skills 5th ed. Dubrin (2006) HZ7

Description: Product infoLeadership : Research Findings, Practice, and Skills by Dubrin (2006, Perfect)Books > NonfictionProduct InformationIdeal for instructors who take a practical, skill-building approach to teaching leadership, this text balances theory with real-world applications. DuBrin, a highly respected author and consultant, incorporates current research on leadership and real-world business events from academic journals and popular periodicals. Leadership profiles focus on successful men and women to whom students can easily relate, such as lower-level, small business, and not-for-profit leaders. In the Fifth Edition, skill-building activities such as leadership self-assessment quizzes, role-play exercises, and discussion questions have been retained. Key updates include new opening vignettes and end-of-chapter cases; one additional Skill-Building Exercise per chapter; and an enhanced Online Study Center (student web site) with new Knowledge Bank sections, featuring research and theory not covered in the text.Product IdentifiersPublisherCengage LearningISBN-100618623280ISBN-139780618623280eBay Product ID (ePID)54239215Product Key FeaturesPublication Year2006LanguageEnglishDimensionsWeight28 oz..9 OzWidth7.4in.Height0.4in.Length9.1in.Additional Product FeaturesFormatPerfectDewey Edition21Table of ContentNote: Each chapter includes a Summary, Key Terms, Guidelines for Action and Skill Development, Self-Assessment, and Discussion Questions and Activities.1. The Nature and Importance of LeadershipThe Meaning of LeadershipThe Impact of Leadership on Organizational PerformanceLeadership RolesThe Satisfactions and Frustrations of Being a LeaderA Framework for Understanding LeadershipSkill Development in LeadershipFollowership: Being an Effective Group Member2. Traits, Motives, and Characteristics of LeadersPersonality Traits of Effective LeadersLeadership MotivesCognitive Factors and LeadershipThe Influence of Heredity and Environment on LeadershipThe Strengths and Limitations of the Trait Approach3. Charismatic and Transformational LeadershipThe Meanings of CharismaTypes of Charismatic LeadersCharacteristics of Charismatic LeadersThe Vision Component of Charismatic LeadershipThe Communication Style of Charismatic LeadersThe Development of CharismaTransformational LeadershipConcerns About Charismatic Leadership4. Leadership Behaviors, Attitudes, and StylesThe Classic Dimensions of Consideration and Initiating StructureTask-Related Attitudes and BehaviorsRelationship-Oriented Attitudes and Behaviors360-Degree Feedback for Fine-Tuning a Leadership ApproachLeadership Styles5. Contingency and Situational LeadershipSituational Influences on Effective Leadership BehaviorFiedler's Contingency Theory of Leadership EffectivenessThe Path-Goal Theory of Leadership EffectivenessSituational Leadership®II (SLII)The Normative Decision ModelCognitive Resource Theory: How Intelligence, Experience, and Stress Influence LeadershipContingency Leadership in the Executive SuiteLeadership During a Crisis6. Leadership Ethics and Social ResponsibilityPrinciples of Ethical and Moral LeadershipGuidelines for Evaluating the Ethics of a DecisionA Sampling of Unethical Leadership BehaviorsLeadership and Social ResponsibilityInitiatives for Achieving an Ethical and Socially Responsible OrganizationEthical Behavior and Organizational Performance7. Power, Politics, and LeadershipSources and Types of PowerTactics for Becoming an Empowering LeaderFactors That Contribute to Organizational PoliticsPolitical Tactics and StrategiesExercising Control over Dysfunctional Politics8. Influence Tactics of LeadersA Model of Power and InfluenceDescription and Explanation of Influence TacticsRelative Effectiveness and Sequencing of Influence TacticsImplicit Leadership Theories and Leadership Influence9. Developing TeamworkTeam Leadership Versus Solo LeadershipThe Leader's Role in the Team-Based OrganizationLeader Actions That Foster TeamworkOutdoor Training and Team DevelopmentThe Leader-Member Exchange Model and Teamwork10. Motivation and Coaching SkillsExpectancy Theory and Motivational SkillsGoal TheoryUsing Recognition and Pride to Motivate OthersCoaching as a Leadership PhilosophyCoaching Skills and TechniquesExecutive Coaching and Leadership Effectiveness11. Creativity, Innovation, and LeadershipSteps in the Creative ProcessCharacteristics of Creative LeadersOvercoming Traditional Thinking as a Creativity StrategyOrganizational Methods to Enhance CreativitySelf-Help Techniques to Enhance Creative Problem SolvingEstablishing a Climate for Creative ThinkingAdditional Leadership Practices That Enhance Innovation12. Communication and Conflict Resolution SkillsEvidence About Communication and LeadershipInspirational and Powerful CommunicationSupportive CommunicationOvercoming Cross-Cultural Communication BarriersThe Leader's Role in Resolving Conflict and Negotiating13. Strategic Leadership and Knowledge ManagementThe Nature of Strategic LeadershipConducting a SWOT AnalysisA Sampling of Business Strategies Formulated by LeadersKnowledge Management and the Learning Organization14. International and Culturally Diverse Aspects of LeadershipThe Advantages of Managing for DiversityCultural FacIllustratedYesDewey Decimal658.4/092Target AudienceCollege AudienceCopyright Date2007AuthorDubrinEdition Number5Number of Pages560 PagesLc Classification NumberHd57.7.D83 2007Lccn2005-935739

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