Leadership = the leadership experience / [printed text] / Richard L. Daft, Author  . -  5th Edition. International Edition . - Mason, Ohio : South-Western Cengage Learning, 2011 . - xviii, 509 p. : ill. (col) ; 26 cm.
ISBN : 978-0-538-46828-2
Helps to equip your students with the critical leadership skills and solid understanding of the theory they need to become effective business leaders in the turbulent times. This title covers such topics as enhancing emotional intelligence, leadership vision and courage, leading virtual teams, and open innovation.

Class number:	658.4092
Abstract:	Equip your students with the critical leadership skills and solid understanding of today's theory they need to become effective business leaders in today's turbulent times with Daft’s Leadership, 5E, International Edition. Acclaimed author Richard Daft helps your students explore the latest thinking in leadership theory and contemporary practices at work within organizations throughout the world. This edition more closely connects theory to recent world events, such as the Wall Street meltdown, ethical scandals, and political turmoil. Students examine emerging topics, including enhancing emotional intelligence, leadership vision and courage, leading virtual teams, and open innovation. Packed with memorable examples and unique insights into actual leadership decisions, this edition now offers full-color visuals to reinforce the book's engaging presentation. This edition's proven applications, specifically designed for today's leadership theory and applications course, and a solid foundation grounded in established scholarly research make the topic of leadership come alive for your students.
Contents note:	Part 1 Introduction to Leadership 1. What Does It Mean to Be a Leader? Part 2 Research Perspectives on Leadership 2. Traits, Behaviors, and Relationships; 3. Contingency Approaches to Leadership Part 3 The Personal Side of Leadership 4. The Leader as an Individual; 5. Leadership Mind and Heart; 6. Courage and Moral Leadership; 7. Followership Part 4 The Leader as a Relationship Builder 8. Motivation and Empowerment; 9. Leadership Communication; 10. Leading Teams; 11. Developing Leadership Diversity; 12. Leadership Power and Influence Part 5 The Leader as a Social Architect 13. Creating Vision and Strategic Direction; 14. Shaping Culture and Values; 15. Leading Change Leadership Development: Cases for Analysis; References; Name Index; Index of Organisation; Subject Index.