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Leadership
Theory and Practice
Tenth Edition
- Peter G. Northouse - Western Michigan University, USA
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February 2025 | 576 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
Now with a new chapter on Social Identity Leadership!
Adopted in thousands of courses in 89 countries and translated into 15 different languages, this market-leading text successfully combines an academically robust account of the major theories and models of leadership with an accessible style and focus on how leadership theory can inform leadership practice. Peter G. Northouse uses a consistent structure for each chapter, allowing readers to easily compare and contrast different theories. Case studies and questionnaires provide students with practical examples and opportunities to deepen their understanding of their own leadership style.
Adopted in thousands of courses in 89 countries and translated into 15 different languages, this market-leading text successfully combines an academically robust account of the major theories and models of leadership with an accessible style and focus on how leadership theory can inform leadership practice. Peter G. Northouse uses a consistent structure for each chapter, allowing readers to easily compare and contrast different theories. Case studies and questionnaires provide students with practical examples and opportunities to deepen their understanding of their own leadership style.
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
About the Contributors
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Trait Approach
Chapter 3 Skills Approach
Chapter 4 Behavioral Approach
Chapter 5 Situational Approach
Chapter 6 Path–Goal Theory
Chapter 7 Leader–Member Exchange Theory
Chapter 8 Transformational Leadership
Chapter 9 Authentic Leadership
Chapter 10 Servant Leadership
Chapter 11 Adaptive Leadership
Chapter 12 Group and Team Leadership
Chapter 13 Followership
Chapter 14 Social Identity Leadership
Chapter 15 Inclusive Leadership
Chapter 16 Leadership Ethics
References
Author Index
Subject Index
A broad-spectrum overview of leadership, with both theoretical and research basis and practical application.
Vanderbilt University
A broad overview of relevant leadership theories/styles/approaches and their application to practice through case study.
Texas Tech University
The Northouse text is the most comprehensive text to prepare the leaders of the next generation. The book is a must-have reference text for faculty and the bible for students engaging in the study of leadership today.
Western Kentucky University
The best text available to create an awareness of leadership within students, how leadership has developed, and how various leadership approaches, theories, and models work; a foundational leadership text.
Western Kentucky University
If you only had one book on the topic of leadership, I would recommend this book.
John Carroll University
A wonderful introductory text to leadership theory, that is presented in a way that both undergraduate and graduate students could learn from, as well as professionals.
University of Florida
A well-researched and well-written excellent overview of leadership theories of the 20th century.
Texas A&M University
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