Leadership: Theory and Practice

The market-leading Leadership: Theory and Practice presents an academically robust account of the major theories and models of leadership with a focus on how theory can inform practice. Author Peter G. Northouse uses a consistent structure for each chapter that allows readers to easily compare and contrast different theories. Case studies and questionnaires provide students with practical examples and opportunities to deepen their understanding of their own leadership style. The fully updated Ninth Edition features a new chapter on inclusive leadership, 17 new real-world cases that profile leaders from across the globe, a new discussion on leadership and morality, and examples of timely issues such as leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ISBN-13: 9781544397566

Media Type: Paperback(Ninth Edition)

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Publication Date: 02-22-2021

Pages: 600

Product Dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Peter G. Northouse is a professor emeritus of communication in the School of Communication at Western Michigan University. For more than 25 years he taught leadership and interpersonal and organizational communication at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition to publications in professional journals he is the author of Leadership: Theory and Practice (9th ed.) and Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice (5th ed.) and co-author of Health Communication: Strategies for Health Professionals (3rd ed.). His scholarly and curricular interests include models of leadership, leadership assessment, ethical leadership, and leadership and group dynamics. He has worked as a consultant in a variety of areas, including leadership development, leadership education, conflict management, and health communication. 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.

Table of Contents

PREFACE
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTORS
CHAPTER 1. Introduction
LEADERSHIP DEFINED
LEADERSHIP DESCRIBED
PLAN OF THE BOOK
SUMMARY
CHAPTER 2. Trait Approach
DESCRIPTION
HOW DOES THE TRAIT APPROACH WORK?
STRENGTHS
CRITICISMS
APPLICATION
SUMMARY
CHAPTER 3. Skills Approach
DESCRIPTION
HOW DOES THE SKILLS APPROACH WORK?
STRENGTHS
CRITICISMS
APPLICATION
SUMMARY
CHAPTER 4. Behavioral Approach
DESCRIPTION
HOW DOES THE BEHAVIORAL APPROACH WORK?
STRENGTHS
CRITICISMS
APPLICATION
SUMMARY
CHAPTER 5. Situational Approach
DESCRIPTION
HOW DOES SLII® WORK?
STRENGTHS
CRITICISMS
APPLICATION
SUMMARY
CHAPTER 6. Path–Goal Theory
DESCRIPTION
HOW DOES PATH–GOAL THEORY WORK?
STRENGTHS
CRITICISMS
APPLICATION
SUMMARY
CHAPTER 7. Leader–Member Exchange Theory
DESCRIPTION
HOW DOES LMX THEORY WORK?
STRENGTHS
CRITICISMS
APPLICATION
SUMMARY
CHAPTER 8. Transformational Leadership
DESCRIPTION
HOW DOES THE TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP APPROACH WORK?
STRENGTHS
CRITICISMS
APPLICATION
SUMMARY
CHAPTER 9. Authentic Leadership
DESCRIPTION
HOW DOES AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP WORK?
STRENGTHS
CRITICISMS
APPLICATION
SUMMARY
CHAPTER 10. Servant Leadership
DESCRIPTION
MODEL OF SERVANT LEADERSHIP
HOW DOES SERVANT LEADERSHIP WORK?
STRENGTHS
CRITICISMS
APPLICATION
SUMMARY
CHAPTER 11. Adaptive Leadership
DESCRIPTION
A MODEL OF ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP
HOW DOES ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP WORK?
STRENGTHS
CRITICISMS
APPLICATION
SUMMARY
CHAPTER 12. Inclusive Leadership
DESCRIPTION
A MODEL OF INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP
HOW DOES INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP WORK?
STRENGTHS
CRITICISMS
APPLICATION
SUMMARY
CHAPTER 13. Followership
DESCRIPTION
THEORETICAL APPROACHES TO FOLLOWERSHIP
HOW DOES FOLLOWERSHIP WORK?
STRENGTHS
CRITICISMS
APPLICATION
SUMMARY
CHAPTER 14. Gender and Leadership
DESCRIPTION
GENDER DIFFERENCES IN LEADERSHIP STYLES AND EFFECTIVENESS
STRENGTHS
CRITICISMS
APPLICATION
SUMMARY
CHAPTER 15. Leadership Ethics
DESCRIPTION
STRENGTHS
CRITICISMS
APPLICATION
SUMMARY
CHAPTER 16. Team Leadership
DESCRIPTION
HOW DOES THE TEAM LEADERSHIP MODEL WORK?
STRENGTHS
CRITICISMS
APPLICATION
SUMMARY
REFERENCES
AUTHOR INDEX
SUBJECT INDEX
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