Leadership Interactive eBook: Theory and Practice

ISBN: 1544325207

Author: Northouse, Peter G.

Condition: New

In this fully updated Eight Edition of Leadership: Theory and Practice, a new chapter on Followership examines the central role followers play in the leadership process and unpacks the characteristics of both effective and ineffective followers. The new edition also includes a new Ethical Leadership Style Questionnaire and new coverage on the dark side of leadership and destructive leadership.Adopted at more than 1600 institutions in 89 countries and translated into 13 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 special emphasis on how leadership theory can inform leadership practice. Peter G. Northouse uses a consistent structure for each chapter, allowing students to easily compare and contrast the various theories. Case studies and questionnaires provide students with practical examples and opportunities to deepen their personal understanding of their own leadership.The Interactive eBook* for Leadership: Theory and Practice, Eight Edition includes access to a broad array of multimedia tools and resources! Interactive Leadership Assessments: Readers receive an analysis of their questionnaire score and personalized, pragmatic feedback for further strengthening of their leadership abilities. VIDEO: Boost learning and bolster analysis with SAGE Premium Video! Recapping the fundamentals in every chapter, each video activity is tied to assessment via SAGE coursepacks. AUDIO: Listen to engaging podcasts and audio resources that supplement and enrich key points within the text. JOURNAL ARTICLES: Access articles from SAGEs influential journals offer important background and exposure to seminal work in your field of study. SAGE BUSINESS CASES: Access real-world cases and discussions for additional in-depth analysis. OFFLINE READING: Using the VitalSource Bookshelf platform, download your book to a personal computer and read it offline. SOCIAL SHARING AND FOLLOWING: Share notes and highlights with instructors and classmates who are using the same eBook, and "follow" friends and instructors as they make their own notes and highlights. ONLINE CONTENT: Access more online content via links to important data, relevant background, and profiles that enrich key concepts in the text. *Note: the access code for this interactive eBook will be shipped to the address you indicate when you place your order.