Vodstvo, teorija i praksa

In the 10 years since this book was first published, the public’s fascination with leadership has grown exponentially. Bookstore shelves are filled with popular books on leadership. People are obsessed with the idea of ​​leadership and are looking for more information on how to become a successful leader. Many people believe that leadership is a way to improve their presentation to others. Corporations want people with leadership skills because they believe they are particularly useful to their organizations. Academic institutions across the country are developing leadership studies programs. Leadership is a highly sought-after and highly valued commodity.

In Leadership, Theory and Practice, Peter Guy Northouse seeks to guide readers through the many theories of leadership in contemporary global organizations. He draws on his years of experience teaching undergraduate and graduate students at Western Michigan University to present the foundations of the field in a simple and accessible manner.

The research in the book focuses primarily on communication in leader-member relationships, transformational leadership, and conflict resolution. To this end, Northouse goes through various leadership styles to identify and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of each, both in the case of public and private companies, as well as in non-profit organizations. He places all these theories in a historical context and provides an overview of the cases to which these theories have been applied to bring them closer to the reader.

Summary:

Trait-based approach Skill-based approach Style-based approach Situational approach Congruent leadership theory Path-goal theory Leader-member exchange theory Transformational leadership Team leadership Psychodynamic approach Culture and leadership Leadership ethics