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Leadership in organizations : Global edition / Gary Yukl, William L. Gardner III
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Edité par Pearson Education - 2020 - 9e édition
La 4è de couv. indique : "What makes leadership effective ? How can leadership be improved ? The ninth edition of Leadership in Organizations engages with these and related themes with an approach that encompasses the perspectives of the academic as well as of the practitioner. With an emphasis on managerial leadership in formal organizations, this edition presents a survey of major theories and empirical research as well as how these findings can be put to practical use by leaders seeking to enhance their effectiveness. Blending conceptual and practical insights, the book demonstrates not only why theoretical knowledge about leadership is important but also how leaders can be flexible and pragmatic in its application. The ninth edition includes the following features to help the reader understand leadership theory and its practical implications : new and updates – most chapters en with two short cases designed to help the reader gain a better understanding of the theories, concepts, and guidelines presented in the chapter ; New – personal reflection exercises have been added across the book to help readers think critically and apply the leadership concepts ; New – examples of effective and ineffective leadership have been added throughout the text."