Studying Leadership: Traditional and Critical Approaches

This book provides a comprehensive guide to key leadership theories, topics, and trends, with updated examples, critical thinking boxes, and further reading suggestions. It is ideal for leadership courses in business & management, health, and education.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 488 pages
Publication date: 27 December 2021
Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd

This comprehensive guide to key leadership theories, topics, and trends delves beyond the basics, exploring contemporary issues such as power and politics, authenticity, followership, toxicity, language, identity, ethics, and sustainability. Updated throughout with new examples, Critical Thinking boxes, and further reading suggestions, the third edition of Studying Leadership: Traditional and Critical Approaches is an ideal accompaniment to leadership courses across various subject areas, including Business & Management, Health, and Education.

Doris Schedlitzki, Professor in Organisational Leadership at Guildhall School of Business and Law, London Metropolitan University, and Gareth Edwards, Professor of Leadership and Community Studies at Bristol Business School, University of the West of England, have authored this authoritative text.

The book is organized into four parts, each covering a different aspect of leadership:

Part I: Foundations of Leadership explores the historical and theoretical foundations of leadership, including classical and contemporary theories, models, and approaches.

Part II: Contemporary Issues in Leadership examines the most pressing issues facing leaders today, such as power and politics, authenticity, followership, toxicity, language, identity, ethics, and sustainability.

Part III: Research Methods in Leadership provides an in-depth exploration of research methods used in the study of leadership, including qualitative and quantitative research designs, data collection techniques, and analysis methods.

Part IV: Applied Leadership Strategies offers practical strategies and insights for effective leadership, including communication, decision-making, team building, and change management.

Throughout the book, real-world examples and case studies are used to illustrate key concepts and theories, making the material accessible and relevant to students and practitioners alike.

In addition to its comprehensive coverage of leadership theories and practices, the third edition of Studying Leadership also includes a range of valuable resources for lecturers and instructors. An instructors manual provides guidance on teaching the material, including lesson plans, discussion questions, and activities. Selected SAGE Business Cases offer practical examples of leadership in action, while videos, PowerPoint slides, and a testbank provide additional materials to support teaching and learning.

Whether you are a student seeking to gain a deeper understanding of leadership or a practitioner looking to enhance your skills and knowledge, Studying Leadership: Traditional and Critical Approaches is an essential resource. With its comprehensive coverage, practical insights, and valuable resources, this book is sure to be a valuable addition to your leadership library.

Weight: 878g
Dimension: 186 x 232 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529752885
Edition number: 3 Revised edition