This seminal textbook provides a critical review and analysis of the key components of leadershipand its limits. Against a historical backdrop, the text explores the foundations of successful and unsuccessful leadership, the relationship between the leaders and subordinates and the role leaders play in the dynamics of organisational life. Taking four key approaches, Leadership as Results, as Process, as Position and as Identity, the author analyses the theoretical source of each alternative and then provides a wide range of illustrative case studies to support his points. In this way, the textbook provides a holistic view of how leaders operate in different contexts as well as the limitations that can restrain emerging/successful leaders.
Written by a world-leading expert on leadership, this unique and engaging text is an ideal course companion for undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA students studying leadership. It is suitable for those with no prior business knowledge.

• Innovative reanalysis of the fundamental disputes at the heart of leadership literature

• Novel, theoretical ideas and diverse empirical case studies throughout the book

• A clearly written critique of, and alternative to, many traditional leadership theories

• Draws upon diverse approaches, material and a wealth of lively examples to demonstrate the complex and challenging role of leadership

• Balances academic rigour with an engaging writing style and accessible, succinct course structure

• Part of the Palgrave Management, Work and Organisations series

Autorentext
KEITH GRINT is Professor of Leadership Studies and Director of the Lancaster Leadership Centre at Lancaster Management School, UK.

Inhalt

Introduction.- What is Leadership: Person, Result, Position or Process?.- Leadership as Person: Putting the "Ship" Back into Leadership.- Leadership as Results: Putting the Subjunctive Back Where it Belongs.- Leadership as Process: Leadership as a Reflection of Community.- Leadership as Position: Hydras and Elephants.- Bibliography.- Index.