Introduction to Leadership Interactive eBook: Concepts and Practice

G Northouse, Dr Peter

ISBN 10: 1506356737 ISBN 13: 9781506356730

Verlag: Sage Publications Ltd, 2017

Inhaltsangabe

The Fourth Edition of Peter G. Northouse’s bestselling Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice provides readers with a clear overview of the complexities of practicing leadership and concrete strategies for becoming better leaders. The text is organized around key leader responsibilities such as creating a vision, establishing a constructive climate, listening to outgroup members, and overcoming obstacles. Three interactive components in every chapter—self-assessment questionnaires, observational exercises, and reflection and action worksheets—get readers actively involved in applying leadership concepts to their own lives. Grounded in leadership theory and the latest research, the fully updated, highly practical Fourth Edition includes a new chapter on how leaders can embrace diversity and inclusion, as well as new material on the dark side of leadership and a new ethical leadership style questionnaire.

The Interactive eBook* for Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice, Fourth Edition includes access to a broad array of multimedia tools and resources!

• INTERACTIVE LEADERSHIP ASSESSMENTS: Readers receive an analysis of their questionnaire score and personalized, pragmatic feedback for further strengthening of their leadership abilities.
• VIDEO: Relevant interviews, lectures, personal stories, inquiries, animated graphics, and other clips bring deeper learning and understanding as you explore key topics. 
• AUDIO: Engaging podcasts and audio resources supplement and enrich key points within the text.
• REFERENCE AND JOURNAL ARTICLES: Access to articles from SAGE’s influential journals, handbooks, and encyclopedias offer important background and exposure to seminal work in your field of study.

*Note: the access code for this interactive eBook will be shipped to the address you indicate when you place your order.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Peter G. Northouse, PhD, is Professor Emeritus of Communication in the School of Communication at Western Michigan University. In addition to publications in professional journals, he is the author of Leadership: Theory and Practice (now in its seventh edition) and Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice (now in its third edition) and coauthor of Health Communication: Strategies for Health Professionals (now in its third edition). His scholarly and curricular interests include models of leadership, leadership assessment, ethical leadership, and leadership and group dynamics. For more than 30 years, he has taught courses in leadership, interpersonal communication, and organizational communication to both undergraduate and graduate students. Currently, he is a consultant and lecturer on trends in leadership research, leadership development, and leadership education. He holds a doctorate in speech communication from the University of Denver, and master's and bachelor's degrees in communication education from Michigan State University.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Sage Publications Ltd
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2017
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1506356737
• ISBN 13: 9781506356730
• Einband: Gedruckter Zugangscode
• Auflage: 4
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