Business Leadership (Essential Business Psychology)

By Viv Shackleton

This text introduces the reader to psychological research on leadership in organizations. From the early work on leadership, through to the contingency approach when a variety of styles and behaviours could be effective, the most important leadership concepts in modern approaches to leadership are discussed: visioning, the strategic role of the leader, the concept of charisma, delayering and empowerment. The book refers to real-life current leaders, and to practices in organizations such as Mercury Communications and The Body Shop.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415103304
• ISBN13: 9780415103305
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Cengage Learning Emea
• Length: 186 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.5" x 6.0"