Leadership: Understanding The Dynamics Of Power And Influence In Organizations, Second Edition,New

Today, There Are A Growing Number Of Business Schools, Law Schools, And Continuing Education Programs In Executive Development And Management Training That Offer Leadership Classes. Despite The Growing Curricular Recognition Of This Area, There Is A Shortage Of Strong Collegelevel Texts. Leadership, Second Editiona Completely Uptodate Anthology Of Key Writings By Wellknown Contributorsmeets This Need For A Textbook That Encompasses The Major Theories In The Field Of Leadership.Leadership Is Divided Into Six Sections. Part I Provides An Overview Of The Subject With Readings That Examine What Leaders Actually Do, As Well As The Many Myths Surrounding The Notion Of Leadership. Part Ii Focuses On The Fundamentals Of Leadership By Taking A Close Look At The Specific Tactics People Use To Get Their Own Way. These Readings Analyze The Political Games People Play And The Twoway Nature Of Leadersubordinate Influence. Part Iii Considers Problems That Can Arise From Leadership Gone Wrongwhen Power And Influence Are Abused. The Major Formal Models Of Leadership That Have Been Offered Over The Years Are Reviewed In Part Iv. The Next Section Looks At Contemporary Views Of Leadership, Emphasizing Reliance On Maturity Of Subordinates For Success, Including Leadership In The Context Of Selfdirected Work Teams, Entrepreneurial Leadership, The Notion Of The Leader As Servant, And Examples Of Leaders Who Are Recognized For Having Empowered Others Or For Providing Moral Leadership. The Final Section Examines The Roles Of Societal And Organizational Cultures As They Pertain To Leadership.Robert P. Vecchio Has Updated The Second Edition With Six New Articles. Aimed At Upperlevel Undergraduate And Graduatelevel Courses, Leadership Continues To Provide Classic Essays By The Major Figures In The Field Of Leadership Along With Topical Essays On Current And Emerging Issues.