Leadership: Research Findings, Practice, and Skills - Standalone Book

The eighth edition of LEADERSHIP helps you understand leadership principles and hone your own leadership skills through a thoughtful balance of essential theory and real-world applications. The text provides a strong practical foundation by introducing leaders you can relate to and reinforcing your knowledge with frequent skill-building activities. Key updates include new opening vignettes and end-of-chapter cases, numerous additional skill-building exercises, and new research findings presented in each chapter. In addition, LEADERSHIP is available with MindTap for the first time. A fully online learning solution, MindTap combines all of a student's learning tools?interactive self-assessments, readings, multimedia, activities, and assessments?into a singular Learning Path that guides the student through the curriculum. Cover 1 Title 2 Statement 3 Copyright 4 Dedication 5 Brief Contents 6 Contents 7 Preface 21 Ch 1: The Nature and Importance of Leadership 29 Ch 1: Learning Objectives 29 Ch 1: Chapter Outline 29 Ch 1: Introduction 29 The Meaning of Leadership 30 The Impact of Leadership on Organizational Performance 35 Leadership Roles 38 The Satisfactions and Frustrations of Being a Leader 45 A Framework for Understanding Leadership 48 Skill Development in Leadership 50 Followership: Being an Effective Group Member 52 Ch 1: Summary 55 Ch 1: Key Terms 56 Ch 1: Guidelines for Action and Skill Development 56 Ch 1: Notes 60 Ch 2: Traits, Motives, and Characteristics of Leaders 63 Ch 2: Learning Objectives 63 Ch 2: Chapter Outline 63 Ch 2: Introduction 63 Personality Traits of Effective Leaders 65 Leadership Motives 81 Cognitive Factors and Leadership 84 The Influence of Heredity and Environment on Leadership 88 The Strengths and Limitations of the Trait Approach 90 Ch 2: Summary 91 Ch 2: Key Terms 92 Ch 2: Guidelines for Action and Skill Development 92 Ch 2: Notes 96 Ch 3: Charismatic and Transformational Leadership 100 Ch 3: Learning Objectives 100 Ch 3: Chapter Outline 100 Ch 3: Introduction 101 The Meanings of Charisma 101 Three Types of Charismatic Leaders 104 Characteristics of Charismatic Leaders 105 The Vision Component of Charismatic Leadership 109 The Communication Style of Charismatic Leaders 111 The Development of Charisma 114 Transformational Leadership 117 Concerns about Charismatic Leadership 126 Ch 3: Summary 127 Ch 3: Key Terms 128 Ch 3: Guidelines for Action and Skill Development 129 Ch 3: Notes 132 Ch 4: Leadership Behaviors, Attitudes, and Styles 136 Ch 4: Learning Objectives 136 Ch 4: Chapter Outline 136 Ch 4: Introduction 136 The Classic Dimensions of Consideration and Initiating Structure 137 Task-Related Attitudes and Behaviors 140 Relationship-Oriented Attitudes and Behaviors 143 360-Degree Feedback for Fine-Tuning a Leadership Approach 149 Leadership Styles 152 Ch 4: Summary 165 Ch 4: Key Terms 166 Ch 4: Guidelines for Action and Skill Development 166 Ch 4: Notes 170 Ch 5: Contingency and Situational Leadership 173 Ch 5: Learning Objectives 173 Ch 5: Chapter Outline 173 Ch 5: Introduction 174 Situational Influences on Effective Leadership Behavior 174 Fiedler’s Contingency Theory of Leadership Effectiveness 176 The Path-Goal Theory of Leadership Effectiveness 179 Situational Leadership® II (SLII) 183 The Normative Decision Model 187 Leader–Member Exchange (LMX) and Contingency Theory 189 Leadership During a Crisis 191 Evidence-Based Leadership for the Contingencyand Situational Approach 197 Ch 5: Key Terms 200 Ch 5: Guidelines for Action and Skill Development 200 Ch 5: Notes 203 Ch 6: Leadership Ethics and Social Responsibility 206 Ch 6: Learning Objectives 206 Ch 6: Chapter Outline 206 Ch 6: Introduction 206 Principles and Practices of Ethical and Moral Leadership 207 Guidelines for Evaluating the Ethics of a Decision 215 A Sampling of Unethical Leadership Behaviors 216 Leadership, Social Responsibility, and Creating an Ethical Organizational Culture 218 Ethical and Socially Responsible Behavior and Organizational Performance 228 Ch 6: Summary 229 Ch 6: Key Terms 230 Ch 6: Guidelines for Action and Skill Development 230 Ch 6: Notes 234 Ch 7: Power, Politics, and Leadership 237 Ch 7: Learning Objectives 237 Ch 7: Chapter Outline 237 Ch 7: Introduction 237 Sources and Types of Power 239 Tactics for Becoming an Empowering Leader 244 Factors that Contribute to Organizational Politics 251 Political Tactics and Strategies 253 Exercising Control over Dysfunctional Politics 266 Ch 7: Summary 268 Ch 7: Key Terms 269 Ch 7: Guidelines for Action and Skill Development 269 Ch 7: Notes 272 Ch 8: Influence Tactics of Leaders 275 Ch 8: Learning Objectives 275 Ch 8: Chapter Outline 275 Ch 8: Introduction 275 A Model of Power and Influence 277 Description and Explanation of Influence Tactics 278 Leadership Influence for Organizational Change 293 Relative Effectiveness and Sequencing of Influence Tactics 294 Implicit Leadership Theories and Leadership Influence 297 Ch 8: Summary 298 Ch 8: Key Terms 299 Ch 8: Guidelines for Action and Skill Development 299 Ch 8: Notes 303 Ch 9: Developing Teamwork 305 Ch 9: Learning Objectives 305 Ch 9: Chapter Outline 305 Ch 9: Introduction 305 The Leader’s Role in the Team-Based Organization 307 Leader Actions That Foster Teamwork 308 Offsite Training and Team Development 323 The Leader–Member Exchange Model and Teamwork 326 Ch 9: Summary 330 Ch 9: Key Terms 330 Ch 9: Guidelines for Action and Skill Development 330 Ch 9: Notes 334 Ch 10: Motivation and Coaching Skills 337 Ch 10: Learning Objectives 337 Ch 10: Chapter Outline 337 Ch 10: Introduction 338 Leadership and Employee Engagement 340 Expectancy Theory and Motivational Skills 342 Goal Theory 347 Using Recognition and Pride to Motivate Others 351 Coaching as an Approach to Motivation 355 Coaching Skills and Techniques 357 Executive Coaching and Leadership Effectiveness 361 Ch 10: Summary 364 Ch 10: Key Terms 365 Ch 10: Guidelines for Action and Skill Development 366 Ch 10: Notes 369 Ch 11: Creativity, Innovation, and Leadership 372 Ch 11: Learning Objectives 372 Ch 11: Chapter Outline 372 Ch 11: Introduction 373 Steps in the Creative Process 374 Characteristics of Creative Leaders 375 Overcoming Traditional Thinking as a Creativity Strategy 380 Organizational Methods to Enhance Creativity 381 Self-Help Techniques to Enhance Creative Problem Solving 387 Establishing a Climate and Culture for Creative Thinking 391 Additional Leadership Practices That Enhance Innovation 398 Ch 11: Summary 400 Ch 11: Key Terms 401 Ch 11: Guidelines for Action and Skill Development 401 Ch 11: Notes 405 Ch 12: Communication and Conflict Resolution Skills 408 Ch 12: Learning Objectives 408 Ch 12: Chapter Outline 408 Ch 12: Introduction 408 Communication Networks for Leaders 409 Inspirational and Powerful Communication 413 Listening as a Leadership Skill 423 Overcoming Cross-Cultural Communication Barriers 425 The Leader’s Role in Resolving Conflict and Negotiating Leaders 430 Ch 12: Summary 439 Ch 12: Key Terms 440 Ch 12: Notes 444 Ch 13: Strategic Leadership and Knowledge Management 446 Ch 13: Learning Objectives 446 Ch 13: Chapter Outline 446 Ch 13: Introduction 446 The Nature of Strategic Leadership 447 Conducting a SWOT Analysis 456 A Sampling of Business Strategies Formulated by Leaders 458 Knowledge Management and the Learning Organization 462 Ch 13: Summary 469 Ch 13: Key Terms 470 Ch 13: Guidelines for Action and Skill Development 470 Ch 13: Notes 473 Ch 14: International and Culturally Diverse Aspects of Leadership 476 Ch 14: Learning Objectives 476 Ch 14: Chapter Outline 476 Ch 14: Introduction 477 The Advantages of Managing for Diversity 478 Cultural Factors Influencing Leadership Practice 481 Cultural Sensitivity and Cultural Intelligence 486 Global Leadership Skills 492 Leadership Initiatives for Achieving Cultural Diversity 496 Ch 14: Summary 503 Ch 14: Key Terms 504 Ch 14: Guidelines for Action and Skill Development 504 Ch 14: Notes 508 Ch 15: Leadership Development and Succession 511 Ch 15: Learning Objectives 511 Ch 15: Chapter Outline 511 Ch 15: Introduction 511 Development Through Self-Awareness and Self-Discipline 513 Development Through Education, Experience, and Mentoring 517 Leadership Development Programs 524 Leadership Succession 529 Challenges of Being a New Leader 534 Ch 15: Summary 536 Ch 15: Key Terms 537 Ch 15: Guidelines for Action and Skill Development 538 Ch 15: Notes 541 Glossary 544 Name Index 549 Company Index 552 Subject Index 554 WCN:,02-200-203 WCN: 02-200-203 This text helps you understand leadership principles and hone your own leadership skills through a thoughtful balance of essential theory and real-world applications. The text provides a strong practical foundation by introducing leaders you can relate to and reinforcing your knowledge with frequent skill-building activities. Key updates include new opening vignettes and end-of-chapter cases, numerous additional skill-building exercises, and new research findings presented in each chapter Helps you understand leadership principles and hone your own leadership skills through a thoughtful balance of essential theory and real-world applications. This title provides a strong practical foundation by introducing leaders you can relate to and reinforcing your knowledge with frequent skill-building activities.