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The Leadership Experience 8th Edition
by Richard L. Daft(Author)
Publisher Finelybook 出版社: Cengage Learning; 8th edition (March 28, 2022)
Language 语言: English
pages 页数: 528 pages
ISBN-10 书号: 0357716302
ISBN-13 书号: 9780357716304
Book Description
Master critical leadership skills and gain an understanding of the theory needed to become an effective business leader in today�s turbulent times with Richard Daft's THE LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE, 8E. In this edition you explore the latest thinking in leadership theory and contemporary practices in organizations throughout the world. New content addresses emerging topics from how to lead agile, hybrid and remote work teams to establishing a growth mindset, encouraging mindfulness and embracing diversity. New discussions also examine moral awareness, optimism bias, leading with grit, the leader's responsibility to followers, creating a healthy culture and collective activism. You find approximately 30 brief real leader examples in each chapter as well as new "Put It Into Practice" short exercises and more than 32 new experiential exercises in this edition. Unique insights behind actual leadership decisions make topics come alive.
Brief Contents
Contents
About the Author
Preface
Part 1: Introduction to Leadership
Chapter 1: What Does It Mean to Be a Leader?
1-1 Why We Need Effective Leadership
1-2 The New Reality for Leaders
1-3 How Leadership Differs from Management
1-4 Evolving Theories of Leadership
1-5 Leadership Can Be Learned
1-6 How to Use This Book to Learn Leadership Competencies
1-7 Organization of This Book
Discussion Questions
Leadership Skill-Building Exercises
Leadership Skills Application: Cases for Analysis
References
Part 2: Research Perspectives on Leadership
Chapter 2: Traits, Behaviors, and Relationships
2-1 The Trait Approach
2-2 Know Your Strengths
2-3 Behavior Approaches
2-4 Individualized Leadership
2-5 Leadership Traits during a Crisis
Discussion Questions
