Leadership theories and case studies : an epidemiological perspective

Leadership theories and case studies : an epidemiological perspective / by Garry Wade McGiboney.

Effective leadership does not occur by chance. Leaders must be trained and groomed for the daunting responsibility of leading organizations. Research shows that half of the people currently in leadership positions will fail. Why they fail and what can be done to prevent failure are the main subjects...

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Main Author: McGiboney, Garry Wade, 1951- (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2018.
Subjects:
Leadership.
Success in business.
Management: leadership & motivation.
Management decision making.
Organizational theory & behaviour.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Industrial Management.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Management.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Management Science.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Organizational Behavior.
Leadership
Success in business
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Chapter One. Leaders and Boards
  • Chapter Two. Selecting a Leader
  • Chapter Three. Successful Leadership Transition
  • Chapter Four. Leadership Styles and Traits
  • Chapter Five. Building a Strong Executive Team
  • Chapter Six. Hiring the Right People
  • Chapter Seven. Motivation and Change
  • Chapter Eight. Safety and Workplace Climate
  • Chapter Nine. Strategic Planning that Matters
  • Chapter Ten. External and Internal Evaluations
  • Chapter Eleven. Data-Influenced Decisions
  • Chapter Twelve. Leadership and Criticism
  • Chapter Thirteen. Preparing for and Handling Bad News
  • Chapter Fourteen. Preparing and Responding to a Crisis
  • Chapter Fifteen. Rumors Management and Control
  • Notes on Theories and Models
  • Identifying Leadership Style
  • Additional Leadership Self-Assessment Instruments
  • References
  • Biography
  • Index.

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