Studying Leadership by Doris Schedlitzki
Now in its Second Edition, Studying Leadership continues to provide a comprehensive overview of the key theories, topics, research debates and major developments in the field of leadership studies. Split into three parts, the book covers the traditional and mainstream theories on leadership; the main topics and perspectives explored in leadership research, and the recent trends in leadership studies such as gender and diversity, ethics, sustainability, language and identity. The new edition features a chapter on "Researching Leadership" and includes extended case studies to enhance learning and support students with their dissertations and research projects. The book is complemented by a companion website featuring a range of tools and resources for lecturers and students, including chapter specific multiple-choice questions, case studies, videos with critical thinking questions and discussion questions, free SAGE journal articles, PowerPoint slides and an instructor’s manual. Suitable reading for students on leadership courses across a range of subjects including Business & Management, Health and Education.
Studying Leadership provides comprehensive reviews of the leadership literature, including traditional, contemporary and critical approaches to leadershipThe text includes some excellent material for students and lecturers wanting to explore social aspects of leadership. Case studies provide fascinating insights into the nature of leadership within different organization settings. -- Richard P. Winter
A distinct introduction to the multifaceted field of leadership research. Its uniqueness lies in providing a critical and questioning approach to the subject, which encourages students to look beyond traditional theories and concepts and towards engaging with contemporary developments in the field. -- Johan Alvehus
A distinct introduction to the multifaceted field of leadership research. Its uniqueness lies in providing a critical and questioning approach to the subject, which encourages students to look beyond traditional theories and concepts and towards engaging with contemporary developments in the field. -- Johan Alvehus
Doris Schedlitzki is Professor in Organisational Leadership at London Metropolitan University. Doris’ main research focus is on leadership and explores the areas of cultural studies of leadership, discourse and leadership, leadership as identity, psychoanalytic approaches to leadership and the role of national language within cultural leadership studies. Recent publications include articles and Special Issues in Leadership, Scandinavian Journal of Management, Management Learning, International Journal of Management Reviews, Human Relations, International Journal of Management Education, as well as a textbook on Leadership entitled ′Studying Leadership: Traditional and Critical Approaches′ (SAGE) - currently in its second edition - and an edited book on Worldly Leadership (Palgrave). Gareth Edwards is Associate Professor of Leadership Development in the field of Organisation Studies at the University of the West of England.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781473958616 |
| ISBN 10 | 147395861X |
| Title | Studying Leadership |
| Author | Doris Schedlitzki |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Sage Publications Ltd |
| Year published | 2017-12-28 |
| Number of pages | 480 |
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