Studying Leadership
Traditional and Critical Approaches
Gareth Edwards author Doris Schedlitzki author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Sage Publications Ltd
Published:27th Dec '21
Should be back in stock very soon
This paperback is available in another edition too:
- Hardback£182.00(9781529752892)
This book is your comprehensive guide to key leadership theories, topics and trends. It goes beyond the basics to explore contemporary issues such as power and politics, authenticity, followership, toxicity, language, identity, ethics and sustainability, enabling you to gain a deep, holistic understanding of the field.
Updated throughout with new examples, Critical Thinking boxes and further reading suggestions, the third edition of Studying Leadership: Traditional and Critical Approaches is the ideal accompaniment to leadership courses across a range of subject areas, including Business & Management, Health and Education.
Lecturers can access a range of useful resources, including an instructor’s manual, selected SAGE Business Cases and videos, PowerPoint slides and a testbank, via the companion website.
Doris Schedlitzki is Professor in Organisational Leadership at Guildhall School of Business and Law, London Metropolitan University.
Gareth Edwards is Professor of Leadership and Community Studies at Bristol Business School, University of the West of England.
The book sets up to provide a comprehensive overview of the key theories, topics, research debates and major developments in the field of leadership studies, but I believe that students will find the true value of this book in its second and third part where discussions about leadership in connection to culture, context, power, language and identity take center stage. The book seems to be an effective pedagogical tools to stimulate students′ thinking -- Dr Horia Moasa * drupal *
An excellent study book for students on a Leadership and Management Masters module. -- Mr Paul Rouse * drupal *
Provided some thought-provoking aspects for the student at this level. -- Mr Stuart Woodcock * drupal *
Very Useful in studying Leadership a PG level -- Mrs Beverley Griffiths * drupal *
A essential text for students studying leadership modules/programmes -- Mrs Sian Pitson * drupal *
An essential text for those studying leadership modules/programmes -- Mrs Sian Pitson * drupal *
This book explores traditional theories of leadership and more contemporary approaches. It encourages critical thinking, urging readers to question leadership and its role in various contexts. Highly recommended for anyone studying leadership.
-- Ms Charlotte Bone * drupal *
This a very comprehensive review of leadership LR, and very useful for master degree students. -- Professor Arminda Sa Sequeira * drupal *
ISBN: 9781529752885
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 840g
488 pages
3rd Revised edition