320 Pages
by
Routledge
340 Pages
by
Routledge
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This book provides a genuine understanding of practical leadership based upon years of research and development. It identifies the essential components of leadership, and supplies guidelines for developing and implementing those skills. Clear, straightforward explanations and examples direct executives on how to establish objectives, delegate authority, direct subordinates, and motivate the team.... Read more
Part I: The Executive as Leader. Requirements for Leadership. The Nature of Leadership. Leadership at Senior Levels. Part II: Executives and Their Organizations. The Effective Organization. The Work Context. Part III: Processes of Executive Influence. Goals and Goal Setting. Power and Authority. Control and Constraints. Communication. Part IV: Executives and Their Subordinates. Leading Subordinates. Directing Subordinates. Part V: Conclusion. The Effective Leader. Toward Functionally Competent Organizations. References. Appendix: Annotated Bibliography of Basic Sources. Index.
Biography
Joseph A. Olmstead
