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Leadership : a critical text

By:

Western, Simon

Publication details: Los Angeles ; London SAGE 2019Edition: 3rd edDescription: 422 p. : ill. ; 25 cmISBN:

9781526459527

Subject(s):

LEADERSHIP

Summary: Includes bibliographical references and index.Summary: A much loved, highly regarded Leadership text which provides a refreshing counterpoint to traditional textbooks. It is not a typical textbook but rather presents a new framework for understanding leadership. Simon Western discusses both traditional and modern theories on leadership, taking a critical perspective that challenges dominant leadership literature, theories, and the role of leaders in modern organizations. New to the third edition: A new chapter on leadership symptoms that offers a novel approach to researching and conceptualizing leadership An expanded chapter on Leadership and Diversity with Pooja Sachdev Updated material on The Eco-Leadership Discourse , with the chapter now differentiating between ethical eco-leadership and commercial eco-leaders (e.g Facebook, Google, Amazon) Analysis of contemporary leadership trends, including leadership in the gig economy, algorithmic management, and the rise in messiah and authoritarian leadership in populist parties Updated case studies with references to current politicians and organizations Suitable for students taking Leadership modules across the social sciences but especially on Business and Management & Health and Social Care degrees.

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Item type	Home library	Class number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	Newcomb Library at Homerton Healthcare Shelves	HF 120 WES (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Issued	26/10/2023	17273

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Previous edition: 2013.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

A much loved, highly regarded Leadership text which provides a refreshing counterpoint to traditional textbooks. It is not a typical textbook but rather presents a new framework for understanding leadership. Simon Western discusses both traditional and modern theories on leadership, taking a critical perspective that challenges dominant leadership literature, theories, and the role of leaders in modern organizations. New to the third edition: A new chapter on leadership symptoms that offers a novel approach to researching and conceptualizing leadership An expanded chapter on Leadership and Diversity with Pooja Sachdev Updated material on The Eco-Leadership Discourse , with the chapter now differentiating between ethical eco-leadership and commercial eco-leaders (e.g Facebook, Google, Amazon) Analysis of contemporary leadership trends, including leadership in the gig economy, algorithmic management, and the rise in messiah and authoritarian leadership in populist parties Updated case studies with references to current politicians and organizations Suitable for students taking Leadership modules across the social sciences but especially on Business and Management & Health and Social Care degrees.

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