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.
Table of Contents
Part I: INTRODUCTION TO LEADERSHIP.
1. What Does It Mean to Be a Leader?
Part II: RESEARCH PERSPECTIVES ON LEADERSHIP.
2. Traits, Behaviors, and Relationships.
3. Contingency Approaches to Leadership.
Part III: THE PERSONAL SIDE OF LEADERSHIP.
4. The Leader as an Individual.
5. Leadership Mind and Heart.
6. Courage and Moral Leadership.
7. Followership.
Part IV: 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 V: THE LEADER AS A SOCIAL ARCHITECT.
13. Creating Vision and Strategic Direction.
14. Shaping Culture and Values.
15. Leading Change.
528 pages, Paperback