Adopted at more than 1,600 institutions in 89 countries and translated into 15 different languages!
The market-leading Leadership: Theory and Practice by Peter G. Northouse presents an academically robust account of the major theories and models of leadership with a focus on how theory can inform practice. 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.
This title is accompanied by a complete teaching and learning package.
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Leadership: Theory and Practice
Adopted at more than 1,600 institutions in 89 countries and translated into 15 different languages!
The market-leading Leadership: Theory and Practice by Peter G. Northouse presents an academically robust account of the major theories and models of leadership with a focus on how theory can inform practice. 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.
This title is accompanied by a complete teaching and learning package.
Adopted at more than 1,600 institutions in 89 countries and translated into 15 different languages!
The market-leading Leadership: Theory and Practice by Peter G. Northouse presents an academically robust account of the major theories and models of leadership with a focus on how theory can inform practice. 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.
This title is accompanied by a complete teaching and learning package.
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 (6th 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.
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