Leadership / Hughes, Richard L., Ginnet, Robert C., and Curphy, Gordon J.

Often, the only difference between chaos and a smoothly functioning operation is leadership; this book is about that difference. Leadership is state-of-the-art in its discussions, presenting concepts in an easy-to-understand format and allowing students to participate in learning actively. By engaging students with numerous case studies, exercises, projects and questions that enforce concepts, Leadership creates a unique learning experience for faculty and students. Additionally, diverse profiles of leaders help instil leadership qualities in students.

PART ONE: Leadership Is a Process, Not a Position
Chapter 1: What Do We Mean by Leadership?
Chapter 2: Leader Development
Chapter 3: Skills for Developing Yourself as a Leader


PART TWO: Focus on the Leader
Chapter 4: Power and Influence
Chapter 5: Values, Ethics, and Character
Chapter 6: Leadership Attributes
Chapter 7: Leadership Behavior
Chapter 8: Skills for Building Personal Credibility and Influencing Others


PART THREE: Focus on the Followers
Chapter 9: Motivation, Performance, and Effectiveness
Chapter 10: Satisfaction, Engagement, and Potential
Chapter 11: Groups, Teams, and Their Leadership
Chapter 12: Skills for Developing Others


PART FOUR: Focus on the Situation
Chapter 13: The Situation
Chapter 14: Contingency Theories of Leadership
Chapter 15: Leadership and Change
Chapter 16: The Dark Side of Leadership
Chapter 17: Skills for Optimizing Leadership as Situations Change