Studying Leadership: Traditional and Critical Approaches

This book provides a comprehensive guide to key leadership theories, topics, and trends, with updated examples, critical thinking boxes, and further reading suggestions. It is ideal for leadership courses in business & management, health, and education.

Format: Hardback
Length: 488 pages
Publication date: 27 December 2021
Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd

This comprehensive guide to key leadership theories, topics, and trends delves beyond the basics, exploring contemporary issues such as power and politics, authenticity, followership, toxicity, language, identity, ethics, and sustainability. Updated throughout with new examples, Critical Thinking boxes, and further reading suggestions, the third edition of Studying Leadership: Traditional and Critical Approaches is an ideal accompaniment to leadership courses across various subject areas, including Business & Management, Health and Education.

Doris Schedlitzki, Professor in Organisational Leadership at Guildhall School of Business and Law, London Metropolitan University, and Gareth Edwards, Professor of Leadership and Community Studies at Bristol Business School, University of the West of England, have authored this authoritative text.

The book is organized into four parts, each covering a different aspect of leadership. Part I provides an introduction to leadership theories and concepts, while Part II explores traditional approaches to leadership. Part III examines critical perspectives on leadership, including feminist, postcolonial, and decolonial approaches. Part IV concludes with a discussion of contemporary issues in leadership.

Throughout the book, real-world examples and case studies are used to illustrate key concepts and theories. Critical Thinking boxes encourage readers to apply their knowledge to practical situations, and further reading suggestions provide resources for those who wish to explore specific topics in greater depth.

The third edition of Studying Leadership has been extensively revised and updated to reflect the latest research and developments in the field. It includes new chapters on gender and leadership, leadership and sustainability, and leadership and technology. Additionally, the book now includes a companion website, which offers a range of valuable resources for lecturers, including an instructors manual, selected SAGE Business Cases, videos, PowerPoint slides, and a testbank.

This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in leadership, whether they are students, professionals, or researchers. It provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to key leadership theories, topics, and trends, and encourages readers to think critically and explore the complex and multifaceted nature of leadership in today's world.

Weight: 1020g
Dimension: 232 x 186 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529752892
Edition number: 3 Revised edition