Leadership : regional and global perspectives Nuttawuth Muenjohn [and 8 others].

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Publication details: Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York : USA Cambridge University Press, 2018Description: xviii, 414 pages : illustations ; 25 cmISBN:

9781108459297

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DDC classification:

23 658.4092 L469

Contents:

1. Introduction -- 2. Theories of leadership -- 3. Styles of leadership -- 4. Ethics, values and responsible leadership -- 5. Followership -- 6. Cross-cultural leadership -- 7. Creating organisational culture -- 8. Power, politics and influence -- 9. Communication and conflict resolution -- 10. Leading teams, coaching and mentoring -- 11. Leading change -- 12. Strategic leadership and succession planning -- 13. Evaluating leadership performance and leadership development -- 14. Creativity, innovation and leadership -- 15. Leadership and decision making.

Summary: Whether leading a small team or a multinational corporation, within the public or private sector, a thorough understanding of the theory and best practice of leadership is essential. Leadership: Regional and Global Perspectives provides a fresh approach to leading in contemporary business environments. The theory component is complemented by a focus on strategic application. Each chapter features case studies highlighting the practical application of key concepts by organisational leaders in the Australasian region. Case studies at the end of each chapter provide a more nuanced analysis of the theory, while accompanying questions encourage students to think critically. Learning is further supported through the inclusion of learning objectives, key terms, further readings and review questions. An extensive bank of web resources is available to lecturers to support their teaching. Written by an expert team of academics from across Australia, Leadership gives students the tools they need to navigate their leadership journey.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	Library and Documentation Division PGRRL	658.4092 L469 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		112894

1. Introduction --
2. Theories of leadership --
3. Styles of leadership --
4. Ethics, values and responsible leadership --
5. Followership --
6. Cross-cultural leadership --
7. Creating organisational culture --
8. Power, politics and influence --
9. Communication and conflict resolution --
10. Leading teams, coaching and mentoring --
11. Leading change --
12. Strategic leadership and succession planning --
13. Evaluating leadership performance and leadership development --
14. Creativity, innovation and leadership --
15. Leadership and decision making.

Whether leading a small team or a multinational corporation, within the public or private sector, a thorough understanding of the theory and best practice of leadership is essential. Leadership: Regional and Global Perspectives provides a fresh approach to leading in contemporary business environments. The theory component is complemented by a focus on strategic application. Each chapter features case studies highlighting the practical application of key concepts by organisational leaders in the Australasian region. Case studies at the end of each chapter provide a more nuanced analysis of the theory, while accompanying questions encourage students to think critically. Learning is further supported through the inclusion of learning objectives, key terms, further readings and review questions. An extensive bank of web resources is available to lecturers to support their teaching. Written by an expert team of academics from across Australia, Leadership gives students the tools they need to navigate their leadership journey.

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