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Group Dynamics, Donelson R. Forsyth
Group Dynamics, Donelson R. Forsyth
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Offering the most comprehensive treatment of groups available, Group Dynamics, sixth edition, combines an emphasis on research, empirical studies supporting theoretical understanding of groups, and extended case studies to illustrate the application of concepts to actual groups. This best-selling book builds each chapter around a real-life case, drawing on examples from a range of disciplines including psychology, law, education, sociology, and political science. Tightly weaving concepts and familiar ideas together, the text takes students beyond simple exposure to basic principles and research findings to a deeper understanding of each topic.
[Introduction To] Ethics, The Heart Of Leadership, Joanne B. Ciulla
[Introduction To] Ethics, The Heart Of Leadership, Joanne B. Ciulla
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If leaders were defined by their influence on history, Hitler would be on par with Gandhi, Lincoln, and Mother Theresa. Yet most of us believe that our superiors have a responsibility to exercise power with a purpose far greater than any political agenda and a motive more noble than personal gain. This thought-provoking collection of essays explores the ethical challenges that leaders face in their relationships with followers, the choices they make, and the ways in which they influence others.
Joanne B. Ciulla and her contributors examine the traits and characteristics of top-tier leaders. She questions the assumption that moral …
[Introduction To] Conceptions Of Leadership: Enduring Ideas And Emerging Insights, George R. Goethals, Scott T. Allison, Roderick M. Kramer, David M. Messick
[Introduction To] Conceptions Of Leadership: Enduring Ideas And Emerging Insights, George R. Goethals, Scott T. Allison, Roderick M. Kramer, David M. Messick
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Conceptions of Leadership gathers together the latest work by distinguished leadership scholars in social psychology and related disciplines to explore classic conceptions of leadership, such as interpersonal influence, charisma, personality, and power, as well as recent perspectives on those enduring concerns. It includes contemporary departures from traditional approaches to leadership in considering gender, trust, narratives, and the complex relationships between leaders and followers. Together the chapters provide a wide-ranging and coherent account of how human beings get along and the ways they engage and work together to accomplish their goals.